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RIDE checks underway in Espanola area

The Manitoulin-Espanola OPP is hosting RIDE checks in the Espanola area and is warning drivers to not drink and drive.

OPP Constable Renee Lalonde says last week, the police did set up the program on Lee Valley Road and one driver from Espanola was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired and having over .08 in his system.

Lalonde says his licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for seven days.

He is to appear in Espanola court on March 2nd.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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