(ESPANOLA, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Jacklin Road resulted in impaired charge for driver of small grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).
On May 25, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m. the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) checked the sobriety of the SUV driver. When police spoke to the driver, a strong odour of alcoholic beverage was emanating from their breath, and an open alcoholic beverage was observed in the driver’s side door compartment. A roadside test registered a fail and the driver was subsequently arrested and brought back to detachment. The SUV was towed and impounded and their driver’s license was suspended.
Belinda Alice SHARRARD, 48-years-old, from Nairn-Hyman Township was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on July 6, 2026.
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.
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