DRYDEN, ON – On September 22, 2024, at around 1:07 p.m., officers from the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint along Government Road in Dryden.
Upon arriving, police located a vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, it was discovered that the driver had consumed alcohol. The 17-year-old driver, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested and taken to the detachment for further testing.
As a result, the youth has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus);
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on November 19, 2024.
The OPP reminds the public of its commitment to road safety. If you suspect impaired driving, call 911 in emergencies. Reports of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
