Emilio BISIGNANO Drunk Driving
Source: OPP
Date: Thu Aug 8 03:51:45 MST 2024
On August 4, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The individual was transported to local hospital by EMS.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the ATV had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Thunder Bay Detachment for further testing.
As a result, Emilio BISIGNANO, 50-years-old, of Gorham, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
· Operation While Impaired Alcohol and Drugs
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 18, 2024.
The OPP remains committed to taking 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.