Richard ARNOLD Drunk Driving
Source: OPP
Date: Thu Jan 2 05:06:13 MST 2025
On December 24, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment received reports of an impaired driver leaving a local business in the City of Dryden. Police patrolled the area and located the subject at a residence on Mary Avenue.
While speaking with the suspect, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and conducted an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the subject was the driver of the motor vehicle and had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden OPP for further testing.
Richard ARNOLD, 45-years-old, of Dryden, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden January 27, 2025.
The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.