NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
*************************
The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual for impaired driving, following a traffic stop in the Township of Oro-Medonte.
On March 17, 2023, at approximately 11:45 p.m., an OPP officer conducted a traffic [stop] on Highway 11 for a vehicle that was [allegedly] travelling in excess of 186 km/hr on a posted 90km/hr highway. The driver [allegedly] exhibited signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested for impaired driving and transported to a nearby police service for further investigation.
As a result, police have charged Brandon Boyce, age 26, of Barrie, with:
· Operation while Impaired - alcohol and drugs
· Operation while Impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Drive motor vehicle - Perform stunt - Excessive speed (HTA)
· Driving while under suspension (HTA)
· Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor (LLCA,2019)
The accused's driver's license was subsequently suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 14 days.
The accused was released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on April 4, 2023.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
*************************
