(HURON SHORES, ON) - North Shore Township driver was arrested for refusing to provide a breath sample.

On October 10, 2025, at approximately 12:15 am, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol on Highway 17, Huron Shores, when a blue hatchback car was observed to be lane wandering. The car was subsequently stopped and driver was spoken to. A strong odour of alcoholic beverage was emanating from the driver’s breath and a beer can was observed by their foot. The driver was arrested and the car was towed and impounded.

Ryan DERASP, 37-years-old, from North Shore Township was charged with - Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on December 4, 2025.