A driver from Manitoba is facing a slew of charges after being stopped by the Ontario Provincial Police near Chapleau on Sunday.
Shortly after 4 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a potentially impaired driver on Highway 101.
Officers located the vehicle and police say the driver initially didn't stop, but was eventually pulled over.
During the traffic stop, police say that the investigation revealed that the driver had been drinking.
Justain Beaulieu, 41, of Thompson, Man., was arrested and charged with:
- Operation while Impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Dangerous Operation
- Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Driver Motor Vehicle - Perform Stunt - Excessive Speed
- Fail to Stop for Police
- Use Centre Lane Improperly
- Litter Highway
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 18, 2023 in Chapleau.