Ottawa OPP charge stranded motorist for having open liquor

Ottawa OPP responded to reports of a stranded motorist Highway 417, near Carp Road, Sunday morning.

Posted Feb 5, 2024 06:51:40 AM.

Last Updated Feb 5, 2024 06:51:43 AM.

Charges have been laid after reports of a stranded motorist on Highway 417.

Shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4, the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the highway near Carp Road.

Officers located a male driver who was found to be intoxicated by alcohol and had open liquor.

The 23-year-old received a 3-day warning range suspension and was charged for having open liquor.

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