St. Catharines driver charged with impaired in northern Ontario

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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RYERSON, ONT - The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges after a single vehicle collision in Ryerson Township. 

On Dec. 4, 2024, at approximately 1 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands OPP responded to a theft of a motor vehicle from Ryerson Township. The vehicle was located in the ditch on Highway 520 and a person located nearby identified themselves to police as the driver.  

Sean Snoddon, 31 years of age, of St. Catherines, Ont. was charged with:

• operation while impaired
• operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• assault
• take motor vehicle without consent
• driving while under suspension - two counts

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on Jan. 9, 2024. 

EDITOR'S NOTE: The accused person facing charges is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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