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Police watch Englehart driver hit parked vehicles

The 28-year-old is facing impaired charges
2021-05-20 OPP cruiser

TEMISKAMING SHORES - An Englehart driver is facing impaired charges after hitting two parked vehicles in front of police officers.

On Feb. 20, at 2:40 p.m., Temiskaming OPP says officers saw a vehicle hit two parked vehicles at a business on Highway 65 East in Temiskaming Shores.

The driver was arrested and taken to the local detachment for further testing.

A 28-year-old man from Englehart has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol
  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear in a Haileybury court on March 4.

None of the charges have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.