The Ontario Provincial Police reports its officers stopped and charged a novice driver with several offences following the investigation of a traffic complaint.
On July 2, 2024, at approximately 9 p.m., the North Bay OPP responded to numerous traffic complaints involving a black car northbound on Highway 11. Police located the car and observed it to be travelling at approximately 188 kilometres per hour. Police say the vehicle did not stop and fled.
A short time later, police observed the same vehicle travelling on Highway 11 near the Lake Nosbonsing exit and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was not cooperative with police and was subsequently arrested after further investigation.
Conner Rodwell, 31, from Milford Bay, Ont., was charged with:
- Refusal to comply with demand
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt - excessive speed
- Drive motor vehicle no validation on plate
- Fail to stop for police
- Novice driver fail to provide breath sample
- Novice driver BAC above zero
The driver's licence of the accused was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded for 14 days. Rodwell is scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on August 13, 2024.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
