NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On June 1, at approximately 1:15 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic-related complaint of a possible impaired driver in the downtown area of Elliot Lake.
The complainant reported that a person was in a retail store who they thought was impaired. A description of the person, vehicle, and license plate was provided to the police.
The vehicle was located shortly on Mississauga Avenue. The driver, a 76-years-old man, exhibited signs of impairment, with a strong odour of alcoholic beverages emanating from their breath. The man failed the breath test.
Marlyn McClean, 76, from Elliot Lake was charged with impaired driving.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on July 5.
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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