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Fort Frances driver charged after impaired driving incident

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One woman is facing impaired driving charges following a traffic stop in Fort Frances.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say officers, with assistance of Treaty Three Police Service, responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver on May 9. They were able to locate the vehicle shortly afterward, and officers conducted a traffic stop.

Following an investigation, police determined the driver was impaired. Officers also found the individual was legally not allowed to drive a motor vehicle, resulting in additional charges.

The 43-year-old was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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Impaired Driver Flees From Police

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A drunk driver faces a number of charges after evading the Kenora OPP.

Police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver last Friday morning (July 22) around 1:30.

Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but it failed to pull over

The OPP says they followed for a short distance before disengaging because the situation became too dangerous for other drivers.

Eventually, police were able to locate the vehicle and arrested the driver.

46 year old Gene Turcotte of Winnipeg faces impaired driving charges, flight from police, failure to comply with a police demand, resisting police, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, and driving while under suspension.

He’s due to appear in Kenora Court at a later date.

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Impaired Driving Crackdown Continues In Lac Seul

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Lac Seul Police remain strongly committed to reducing impaired driving in the community.

Police say they received a report of an impaired driver Saturday at around 3:30pm of the driver near Kosac Lane in Frenchman’s Head.

Officers stopped the vehicle and as a result of an investigation a 28-year-old women was charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation With Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 plus.

The accused will appear in Lac Seul Court on June 24th.