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An Ottawa Redblacks wide receiver has been charged with failing to provide a breath sample into a roadside screening device.

In a media release, the Ottawa Police Service said Greg Ellingson was arrested during a RIDE check at 2:37 a.m. Friday in the area of Kirkwood and Carling avenues.

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In a separate statement on Saturday morning,Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group said it and the Redblacks would “continue to collect information in this case. In the interim, Ellingson will not be participating in team activities.

“Because this is a personal legal matter, the Redblacks will have no further comment on this specific case at this time.”

Police also said there would be “no further comment on this matter,” but added that enhanced operations targeting impaired driving throughout the month of December.

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The Redblacks’ season ended last Sunday in Edmonton with a loss against the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup championship game.