(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after a traffic stop for speeding in the Baldwin Township.
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was travelling 101 km/hr in a posted 70 km/hr zone on Highway 17 in the Baldwin Township. As a result of further investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired operation.
Rosemary BENNETT, 33-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Novice driver – B.A.C above zero
- Speeding 1-49 km/h over posted limit
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on May 5, 2025.
The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.
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