One youth from south of Espanola has been arrested and charged for multiple offences by Manitoulin OPP.
Constable Jessica Gilbertson says shortly after 1 am yesterday morning, police were on patrol in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township and spotted a motor vehicle being driven in an erratic manner.
She says the driver fled police but was found in a ditch on Sims Street in Webbwood.
Gilbertson says police determined the 14-year-old from Curtin Township, south of Espanola, had consumed alcohol and took the vehicle without consent.
She adds the youth has been charged with impaired driving, dangerous operation of a vehicle, flight from police and others.
The youth is to appear in Espanola court at a later date.
The charges are as follows:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Dangerous operation
Flight from peace officer
Take motor vehicle without consent
Drive motor vehicle – no licence
The OPP will not be releasing the name of the accused under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
