Manitouwadge Man Charged With Suspended Driving and Speeding Near Wawa

A Manitouwadge man's facing a pair of charges after a traffic stop near Wawa.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say officers stopped a pickup truck for speeding on Highway 17 around 5 pm Monday night, with investigation revealing the driver was suspended, leading to charges of operation while prohibited and speeding - 0 to 49 kilometres an hour over posted limit.
The 33-year-old accused was released from custody with a court date in February, while the vehicle was towed and will be impounded for 45 days.