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Tiny man charged after snowmobile hits parked van and barn, catches fire

Southern Georgian Bay OPP says there was no operator at the scene when they arrived, so police followed footprints to a nearby home
opp snowmobiles
OPP snowmobiles are seen in this file photo.

A snowmobiler faces impaired driving charges after a crash in Tiny Township late Thursday.

At 11:40 p.m., Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers were alerted by Tiny Township’s fire department of a snowmobile fire on Concession 17 West.

Upon arrival, officers located a charred snowmobile that had apparently collided with a parked van and a barn. There was no operator in the vicinity so officers followed footprints in the snow to a nearby home.

At the residence, officers spoke with an individual and determined that he had been operating the snowmobile. During the conversation, officers also noted signs of alcohol impairment. The individual was placed under arrest and transported to a detachment to provide a breath sample, but refused.

As a result of the investigation, Alcime Maurice, 43, was charged with failure or refusal to comply with a demand. Maurice was released on an undertaking to appear and will appear in Midland court Jan. 2.