(MANITOWANING, ON) – One person has been arrested and is facing impaired related charges following a Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in Manitowaning.
On December 1, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting a RIDE check at the intersection of Queen Street and Michael’s Bay Road in Manitowaning. A vehicle came through the check, and officers detected on odour of alcohol coming from the driver. Further testing on scene resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.
As a result, the driver, Dewayne MIGWANS, 43-years-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol
· Operation while impaired -blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Drive motor vehicle – no licence
The drivers licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on January 7, 2025.
The OPP wants to remind the public that the Festive RIDE season is now. The public can expect to see an increased police presence throughout the province, as OPP officers conduct RIDE checks 24/7. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.