GREENSTONE, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a 25-year-old Hannon resident with impaired operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop.
Incident Details
On July 19, 2024, just before 12:30 a.m., officers from the Greenstone Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in the Municipality of Greenstone for a traffic violation. During the investigation, it was determined that the driver, Maikayla Burt, had been impaired by alcohol.
Arrest and Charges
Burt was arrested at the scene and transported to the Greenstone OPP Detachment for further testing. As a result, she has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
Burt has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Greenstone on August 15, 2024.
OPP Commitment to Road Safety
The OPP continues to prioritize the removal of impaired drivers from Ontario’s roads through rigorous enforcement and public education initiatives. If you suspect someone is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, please call 9-1-1 immediately to report it.
