(RED LAKE, ON) - The Red Lake/Ear Falls Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at approximately 7:00 p.m. on May 19, 2018. A few minutes later the vehicle was located in a ditch just south of Red Lake off Highway 105. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol and arrested.
As a result of the investigation, Suzie STRANG (27 years), of Red Lake, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
Theft of Motor Vehicle contrary to Section 333.1
Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle contrary to Section 253(1)(a)
Driving with Over 80 mg of Alcohol in 100 ml of blood contrary to Section 253(1)(b)
Drive Motor Vehicle with no Licence contrary to Section 32(1), and
Assault Police contrary to Section 271(a) (3 counts).
The accused was also charged with the following Highway Traffic Act offence:
Fail to Remain at Scene of Accident contrary to Section 200(1)(a).
The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing in Kenora May 22, 2018.