(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A person was charged after police received a report of a possible impaired driver on Hillside Drive South.
On February 10, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was spoken to who exhibited signs of alcohol impairment. They were subsequently arrested and the SUV was towed and impounded.
Charlene TURCOTTE, 71-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:
- Operation while impaired by alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 9, 2026.
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.