(DRYDEN, ON) – On August 19, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint from a concerned citizen regarding an impaired driver.

Officers located the vehicle on Whyte Avenue in the City of Dryden and through investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden detachment for further testing.

As a result, Taurean BARBONI, 22-year-old of Dryden has been arrested and charged with the following criminal code offences:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on September 16, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads, trails and waterways through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is imperative to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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