NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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MINDEMOYA - On April 30, 2020, at approximately 7:10 p.m. officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the Sudbury-Manitoulin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to call for service at a residence in the Township of Central Manitoulin.
While on their way to the call, officers observed a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop for police when directed to do so. Officers continued to respond to the call for service and upon arrival located the same vehicle. Officers spoke with the driver and it was determined that alcohol had been consumed.
As a result of the investigation, Radoslaw Mroz, 41 years old, from Central Manitoulin Township was arrested and charged with:
- Operation While Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs, contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC);
- Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand, contrary to section 320.15(1) of the CC; and
- Flight from Peace Officer-Pursuit, contrary to section 320.17 of the CC.
The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on July 29, 2020.
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