(MIDLAND, ON) – An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 12, Midland for a speeding offence resulting in the commencement of a impaired driving investigation.
The officer conducted the traffic stop of an eastbound vehicle that was travelling in excess of 40 km/hr over the posted 60 km/hr zone at approximately 11:41 p.m. May 2, 2025 near the intersection of Franke Kindred Road and Highway 12 and upon speaking to the driver entered into an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of this investigation, Michael FINNAMORE 35 years of Port Severn has been charged criminally with the following driving related offences.
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
And Further with
- Stunt Driving Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic ActÂ
The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on the May 15, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 14 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.
File # E250548438