OPP issue Provincial & Criminal Code charges over the long weekend

OPP News Release

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The North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to thank the public in helping prevent tragedies on our area highways, trails and waterways. Officers were out in high visibility this weekend; and while there were still numerous charges laid ranging from speeding, impaired driving and seat belt offences, there were only 4 motor vehicle collisions for the entire area, and all of those involved 3 deer collisions, and 1 moose related crash, with no injuries.

The detachment responded to 65 calls for service as well as patrolled all area highways and municipalities during the long weekend from March 29, 2013 at midnight, until April 1, 2013 at midnight. The following table illustrates police related charges and involvements for the North Bay, Mattawa and Powassan Detachments.

Provincial Offences Charges

Speeding
84


Seat Belt
22


Distracted Driving
1


Moving Violations
2


Liquor Licence Act
5

Other Provincial Offences
22


Total POA Charges
136


Criminal Code

Impaired Driving
2

(Roadside Warnings)
2

Drug Charges (CDSA)
9



Calls For Service
65

Motor Vehicle Collisions
4 (all animal related – no injuries)

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