(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On October 31, 2024, at 5:42 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a traffic complaint of an impaired driver on Highway 10 in Markdale, Grey Highlands.
Robert Schmitz, 26, of Melancthon was charged with:
· Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Failure or refusal to comply with demand
· Breach of recognizance (two counts)
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on December 5, 2024.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently.