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Front end loader driver charged with impaired driving

North Bay Police Service News Release ***** On 17th Jan at 2:01 a.m. North Bay Police noticed a front end loader on McKeown Ave that appeared to be travelling faster than expected. The loader struck a snow bank as it turned into a parking lot.

North Bay Police Service

News Release

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On 17th Jan at 2:01 a.m. North Bay Police noticed a front end loader on McKeown Ave that appeared to be travelling faster than expected.

The loader struck a snow bank as it turned into a parking lot.

The vehicle was stopped by police, alcohol consumption was suspected and a baggie of 3 grams of what is believed to be marijuana was located.

A 25 year old North Bay man was arrested and charged with impaired driving, over .08, and possession of a controlled substance.

He is to appear in court on the 28th Jan 2014.

Csts Jennifer Hollingshead and Geoff Whittle are investigating.

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