IMPAIRED CHARGE AT RIDE CHECK
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(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) - A person was arrested after a Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Pearson Drive.
On June 27, 2026, at approximately 12:30 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a small black car and spoke to the driver. A strong odour of alcoholic beverage emanated from his breath and signs of intoxication were observed. A fail registered on an Approved Screening Device and the driver was subsequently arrested and charged. The car truck was later towed and impounded.
Ravon LACOURCIERE, 19-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 10, 2026.