Timmins_Police_Service_logo_updThe beginning of the holiday season saw impaired driving charges laid against two Timmins residents, along with a suspension being issued during a RIDE program.

On November 4, 2015, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police received a report of a suspicious vehicle stopped in the area of Southern Ave. and Mountjoy St. S. Police located the vehicle and upon speaking to the driver noted signs of impairment. Following an investigation, Scott SWAIN, 32, of Timmins was charged with Care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, Possession of a Schedule I substance (Cocaine), and Possession of a Schedule II substance (Marihuana).

On November 26, 2015, the Timmins Police Service conducted a joint RIDE initiative with the Ontario Provincial Police. During the initiative, police stopped approximately 300 vehicles and spoke to drivers to ensure sobriety. As a result, one driver was issued a 72 hour license suspension after registering a ‘warning’ with a roadside screening device.

On November 30, 2015, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of MacLean Dr. & Jubilee Ave. Upon speaking to the driver of the vehicle, police noted signs of impairment. Following their investigation, police charged Joshua ROTHEL, 30, of Timmins with Impaired driving, and Driving with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 ml of blood.

Over the upcoming holiday season, police would like to once again remind residents that along with the potential for serious, potentially fatal collisions, impaired driving can lead to license suspensions, fines, court costs, and other fees.

Please, call a taxi, take public transportation, walk, designate a sober driver, or stay overnight. There are many alternatives to driving impaired; alternatives that will ensure a safe and tragedy-free holiday season for all residents.

Comparing the last few months:

  • November 2015: 4*
  • October 2015: 3
  • September 2015: 5
  • August 2015: 4
  • July 2015: 4
  • June 2015: 4
  • May 2015: 3
  • April 2015: 3
  • March 2015: 3
  • February 2015: 4
  • January 2015: 1

March-December 2014: 41

  • December 2014: 5
  • November 2014: 3
  • October 2014: 1
  • September 2014: 7
  • August 2014: 3
  • July 2014: 3
  • June 2014: 6
  • May 2014: 7
  • April 2014: 3
  • March 2014: 3

* – two charges were on November 1st, and was included in last month’s report