NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SEVERN TWP. - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a male with impaired operation of a vessel on the Severn River.
On June 20, 2020, police received two complaints regarding a vessel being operated by a male who was believed to be impaired on the Severn River.
Police patrolled extensively and were unable to locate the boat at that time.
Just before noon, on June 21, 2020, members of the Orillia OPP Marine Unit observed the suspect vessel, stopped it and initiated an impaired operation investigation.
As a result, Matthew Hinton, age 62, of Collingwood, Ontario was arrested and charged with:
- Operation While Impaired - Alcohol, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus), contrary to Section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on July 14, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
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