Sault man accused of resisting police, impaired driving in Elliot Lake

A Sault Ste. Marie man is accused of resisting police and impaired driving after officers responded to a complaint regarding an "erratic driver" in Elliot Lake yesterday afternoon.

East Algoma OPP located the vehicle in question on Westhill Road and determined that the driver, 48-year-old Frank McCormick, was intoxicated, says a news release issued by OPP.Full text of the news release follows: ELLIOT LAKE - A Sault Ste. Marie driver was stopped after a traffic complaint which resulted in an arrest for impaired driving in Elliot Lake.

On June 19, 2024 at approximately 1:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 108 in town. The vehicle was failing to stay in their lane and driving over curbs. Police stopped the white car a short time afterwards on Westhill Road and spoke to the driver. The driver exhibited obvious signs of intoxication and a strong odour of alcoholic beverage emanated from their breath.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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