(ESSA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for driving while impaired in the Township of Essa.
On December 17, 2024, just before 8:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP received a call for a traffic complaint North Bound on County Road 10 towards Mill Street in Essa township. A black 4 door passenger vehicle was swerving and unable to maintain the lane almost causing several collisions.
The Officer located the vehicle shortly after on County Road 90 East of Angus swerving in and out of the lines. The officer conducted a traffic stop and as of a result of the investigation the driver,
Tyler LAMPARD, 29 years-old, of Mulmur, was charge with:
• Adult Operation while Impaired- alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on January 16, 2025, to answer to the charges.