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Man breaks prohibition regarding children

Officers ascertained that he was breaching a prohibition order
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OPP

A suspicious vehicle parked in the Pimisi Lake Park rest stop, along Highway 17 in Calvin Township drew the attention of North Bay OPP Sunday morning.

On August 4 at approximately 5 a.m., officers were patrolling the highway when they spotted the vehicle.

Upon speaking with the driver, officers ascertained that he was breaching a prohibition order, specifically the condition of not being at a public park/swimming area where children under 16 years are, or can reasonably be expected to be.  

As a result of the police investigation, Rheal P. Legault, 68, of Sudbury, was arrested and charged with:

  • Fail to comply with prohibition order regarding children and
  • Obstruct peace officer.

Legault has been released on a Recognizance of Bail to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on August 20.