(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two parties with impaired operation related offences within a five-hour period.
On September 23, 2024, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Highway 10 in the Town of Mono. The call was then upgraded to a single motor vehicle collision in the same area. Officers arrived on scene and were led into an impaired driving investigation.
Marco MAZZOCO MENA, a 44-year-old male, from King City has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Failure to stop after accident
• Dangerous operation
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
On September 23, 2024, shortly before 10:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of County Road 109 in the Township of Amaranth. Officers noted a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop. Officers spoke with the driver and were led into an impaired driving investigation.
Ayomiposi IGE, a 25-year-old male, from Brampton has been charged with:
• Driver fail to surrender licence
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
• Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed
• Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit
The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for 7 days.
The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.
Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.