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Expired permit reveals suspended driver

Police observed a vehicle with an expired validation permit on the license plate
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Nov. 13, 2017 at 7:32 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members were on regular patrol duties on Roman Avenue in the City of Elliot Lake.

Police observed a vehicle with an expired validation permit on the license plate. Subsequently, a traffic stop was initiated. Investigation revealed that the driver's license was suspended.

Andrew Pigeon, 36 years of age, from Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Driving while under suspension, contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Jan. 3, 2018.

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