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Man caught drinking in car

A strong odour of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from the vehicle
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On January 10, at 11:46 a.m. East Algoma OPP officers received a call pertaining to a man drinking an alcoholic beverage while inside his vehicle which was parked downtown Elliot Lake.

Police found the vehicle and a subsequent traffic stop was conducted. 

A strong odour of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from the vehicle. After a police investigation, the male driver admitted to drinking in the car.    

Andreas Sandrock, 55,, from Elliot Lake was charged with:

  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive.