It’s been a busy December for Red Lake OPP, as police have made several impaired driving charges.
On December 1 police saw a snow mobile driver going at high speed and officers tried to stop the vehicle.
Police found the driver and demanded further testing but the driver refused.
A 21 year old Red Lake man is charged with failure to comply with demand for drugs or alcohol and 3 counts of fleeing from police.
In a separate incident, police were called to a home about an injured man on December 5.
After further investigation officers demanded a breath sample and as a result, a 23 year old Red Lake man is charged with impaired driving and with a blood concentration over 80.
The next day, December 6, police responded to a crash south of Red Lake on Highway 105.
Officers found the vehicle involved in the crash and spoke with a 43 year old Kenora man, who they believed was drinking and police demanded a breath sample.
He’s also been charged with impaired driving and with a blood concentration over 80.
On December 12 Red Lake OPP were doing a RIDE program on Highway 618 and police charged a Timmins man with impaired driving and with a blood concentration over 80.
The next day, December 13, police responded to a noise complaint and spoke with a snow mobile driver.
Officers demanded a breath sample and the driver failed.
A 22 year old Red Lake man is charged with impaired driving and with a blood concentration over 80.
All individuals are set to appear in Red Lake court at a later date.
The OPP urges the public to report impaired driving by calling 911 in emergency situations.
For complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.
