Accused drunk driver facing more charges
Sudbury Star Staff
Jan 02, 2018 • Last Updated January 2, 2018 • 1 minute read
A Webbwood man already facing drinking and driving charges is in more legal trouble after an incident at an Espanola hotel.
In a release, Espanola Police Service said officers got a call at 1:45 a.m. on Dec. 19 from a local bar about a man "who was not welcome on the property." He was also intoxicated and had driven to the bar, police noted.
Officers knew the man, who was out on bail with a condition not to consume alcohol.
"Investigation determined that the male had driven to the bar in an intoxicated condition, and he was arrested and taken to the police station for breath tests. The male subsequently refused to provide a sample of his breath as required by law.
"Further investigation determined that the male was currently awaiting trial on prior charges of impaired operation, refusing a breath sample, and several prior charges of failing to comply with his recognizance."
As a result of the investigation, the 43-year-old man was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, refusing a breath sample, and failing to comply with a recognizance. He was held in custody for a bail hearing. Police did not release his name.
The man's licence was also suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for seven days, pursuant to Highway Traffic Act regulations.