East Algoma OPP Seize Radar Detector in Blind River

On June 6, 2017, shortly after 2:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River.

Police observed a westbound vehicle and detected a speed measuring device in the vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated and a speed measuring device was located on the dash of the vehicle

As a result of the investigation, Manuel DASILVA, 49 years of age, from Salmon Arm, British Columbia, was issued a provincial offence notice and charged with: Drive Motor Vehicle with Speed Measuring Device, contrary to section 79(2) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The speed measuring device was seized.

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