(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals with impaired driving related charges over the night.

On October 30, at approximately 6:28 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in the Town of Wasaga Beach. Upon arrival the driver had fled the scene but was picked up by officers a short time later. Officers administered a roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) on the driver resulting in a three-day suspension. A 45-year-old of Bradford, was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with:

· Adult Fail to Remain



· Adult Careless Driving

· Adult Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

· Adult Drive Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available

At approximately 9:34 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers conducted a traffic stop in Clearview Township. Officers engaged in an impaired operation investigation. Officers administered a roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) on the driver. The driver then tried to flee from police and was picked up by police shortly after departure. As a result, Patrick Lewis PARKER, 32-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

· Adult Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

· Adult Flight from Peace Officer

· Adult Resist Peace Officer

· Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

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