(MATHESON, ON) – A traffic complaint on Fourth Avenue in Matheson leads to charges.
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Iroquois Falls Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Fourth Avenue, in Matheson.
Police located the vehicle and determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was transported to a nearby detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Cynthia BERUBE, 58 years-old, of Matheson was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 29, 2025, in Timmins.
The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education.