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OPP charge St. Marys teen with numerous offences following impaired driving traffic stop

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Ontario Provincial Police cruiser at night. (OPP Central Region/Twitter)

A 17-year-old St. Marys resident is facing a long list of charges after a traffic stop Saturday night near Lucan.

Around 10:30 p.m., police were notified of a possible impaired driver on Elginfield Road.

The officer determined the young person had been drinking and was arrested.

The accused is charged with the following:

  •  Operation while impaired - alcohol
  •  Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  •  Dangerous operation
  •  Obstruct Peace Officer
  •  Resist Peace Officer
  •  Drive motor vehicle - no licence
  •  Young driver - B.A.C. above zero
  •  Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

Th teen can't be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The accused was released with a future court date.