A 45-year old man from Thunder Bay is facing drunk driving charges after failing a breathalyzer test with a child in his vehicle.

The man was pulled over during a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) stop at the intersection of Mount Baldy Road & Highway 527, within the Municipality of Shuniah.

He is charged with the following:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus);
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs;
• Fail to Provide Necessaries of Life – Child or Spouse;

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before court in late April.

The OPP’s RIDE program is an anti-impaired driving blitz, featuring around-the-clock spot checks and granting officers the authority to demand roadside breath samples without reasonable suspicion.