(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Shortly after 2:00 pm on April 22, 2014, members of the Rainy River District Detachment on the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information regarding a possible impaired driver.
Shortly after 3:30 pm on the same day, the suspect vehicle was located and a traffic stop was conducted. As a result of an investigation at the scene, Derek Archie a 41 year old male from Big Grassy First Nation has is charged criminally with:
One count of operating a motor vehicle with ability impaired by alcohol; and
One count of operating a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams (mg) of alcohol in 100 milliliters (ml) of blood.
He has also been charged under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act with:
Driving while under suspension; and
Under Ontario’s Liquor Licence Act with:
Driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor.
Derek Archie is scheduled to appear in Fort Frances Provincial Court on May 29, 2014 at 9:30 am to answer to these charges.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.