TIP FROM PUBLIC LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGE & PAROLE REVOCATION

oppcolourWAWA, ON – December 9, 2013 just after 10:30 pm the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa and White River Detachments were advised by a member of the public of a possible impaired driver on Highway 17 between the two communities.

The vehicle, a 1997 Lincoln Town Car was located in Wawa on Mission Road approximately one hour later.  Based on a number of investigative observations made by the OPP officer the driver was arrested.  The driver was taken to the Wawa OPP Detachment for the purpose of completing Intoxylizer tests.

As a result of the investigative steps taken by the OPP, Barry BAKER, 43, of Manitouwadge, Ontario, has been charged with;

  • Drive Motor Vehicle with Blood Alcohol over 80 mgs.
  • Drive while Disqualified
  • Drive while under Suspension – 4 counts

The accused was also apprehended on the strength of a Warrant of Apprehension and Suspension from Correction Service Canada.  His parole was revoked as a result of these charges.  He was transported to Sault Ste Marie for Bail Court.

 

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