Marathon OPP – Parking Lot Donuts lead to Stunt Charges

Jan 27, 2025 at 14:22

On the 24th of January 2025, shortly after 12:00 p.m., officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle doing donuts in a parking lot in the area of Jackson Crescent.

Through the investigation, a 20-year-old male of Marathon, Ontario has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt

The accused received an immediate 30-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-Day vehicle impoundment.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Marathon at a later date.

While the OPP and its traffic safety partners remain committed to saving lives on roads, drivers, passengers, and other road users can significantly contribute to safe roads by avoiding risks and complying with all traffic laws.

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