impaired-OPP

Almaguin OPP lay eighth impaired driving charge of 2025

One person was arrested and charged with impaired driving after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision.

On March 5, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Victoria Street in the Village Burks Falls. No injuries were sustained. 

As a result of the investigation, Christopher MACDONALD, 42 years of age, of Burk’s Falls, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on April 10, 2025.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

If you suspect an impaired driver, don’t hesitate “MAKE THE CALL” and call 911.

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