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Published August 11, 2024

Driver found asleep behind the wheel at OPP headquarters in Orillia charged with impaired

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A driver is facing impaired charges after Orillia OPP received a report of an unconscious person parked at OPP Central Region Headquarters in the city.

Police say they were notified on Saturday at 11:30 a.m.

"Upon arriving on scene, officers observed a male to be sleeping behind the wheel with several open alcohol containers throughout the vehicle," according to OPP in a media release.

"The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired driving and transported to the detachment."

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An 18-year-old male from Etobicoke has been charged with:

  • CC 320.14(1)(a) Adult Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
  • CC 366(1) Adult Forgery
  • HTA 44.1(5) Adult Young driver - BAC above zero
  • HTA 44.1(3) Adult Novice driver - BAC above zero
  • LLCA 42(1)(a) Adult Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container

He has a September court date set.

OPP say his driver's licence has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for seven days.

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