NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Oct. 20 around noon, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a driver passed out in a parked vehicle at an apartment building on Paris Drive in Elliot Lake.
The complainant reported that a male was passed out in a small sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the parking lot. Police attended, and the driver was assessed by a drug recognition expert (DRE). As a result, the driver was arrested, and the vehicle was towed and impounded.
David Jack (DJ) Willett, 32, from Elliot Lake was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs, contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the CC
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Dec. 6, 2022.
The OPP reminds motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
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