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Tip from the public helps Orillia OPP nab impaired driver

Police charged a 36-year-old Oro-Medonte woman after a vehicle displayed signs of erratic driving at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night
OrilliaMatters Staff
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A tip from the public helped Orillia OPP officers nab an alleged impaired driver in Severn Township Tuesday night.

According to a media release from the Orillia OPP, officers "were alerted by the public to a vehicle displaying signs of erratic driving on Osprey Lane in the Township of Severn."

Police on patrol were able to locate the vehicle at about 11:30 p.m. As a result, Rebekah Morton, 36, of Oro-Medonte Township was charged with operation while impaired, operation while impaired (80 plus) and driving a vehicle with liquor readily available.

If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1.

If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com