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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Shawn MERCIER Was Arrested

(PERTH, ON) – A Lanark Highlands resident has been charged after a traffic stop in Perth.

Members of the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Drummond Street on April 28, 2024, shortly after 1:30 a.m.

The officers demanded that the driver submit to a test using the approved roadside alcohol screening device. The driver refused.

Shawn MERCIER, age 32 was charged under the Criminal Code with refusal to comply with demand. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers 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 in Perth on May 27, 2024.

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

70 Year Old Arrested After Leaving Bar

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – A local driver was arrested with refusing to provide a breath sample after leaving a local bar.

On April 11, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol when they stopped a vehicle to check the driver’s sobriety after leaving a bar on Philip Walk in Elliot Lake.

Police stopped the white pick-up truck and spoke to the driver. The driver was provided plenty of opportunity to provide a sample of breath but refused to do so. The uncooperative driver was arrested and the pick-up truck was subsequently towed and impounded.

Raymond CARRIERE, 70-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with – Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on June 13, 2024.

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.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Rachel Majury – Refuse To Blow

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation on March 23, 2024.

On March 23, 2024 at approximately 8:10 pm, officers conducting a traffic stop entered into an impaired driving investigation.

Rachel Majury 31 years old of Little Britain was charged with:

  • Failure or Refusal Comply with Demand

The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Liza MOONIAS Arrested For Refusing To Blow

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On March 3rd, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the North West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) Team initiated a traffic stop on a passenger pick-up truck travelling at a high rate of speed along Highway 11/17 near Highway 527.

Through the investigation, the driver was subsequently placed under arrest after refusing to provide subsequent breath samples into an approved screening device (ASD).

As a result, Liza MOONIAS, 44-years-old, of Marten Falls First Nation, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on March 29th, 2024.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.