(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to intercept impaired driving through proactive patrols.
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, around 10:00 p.m., an officer with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that had no visible licence plate.
During the investigation, the officer suspected the individual had been drinking, and an approved roadside alcohol screening device was utilized. The individual was transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result, Tyler LUCAS, age 29, of Prince Edward County, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- No licence
- No number plate
- No off-road vehicle permit
- Not properly insured
- Fail to have required lighted lamps
On Thursday, July 17, 2025 shortly after 4:00 pm, officers responded to a traffic complaint where a member of the public suspected a driver was impaired. The vehicle was located by officers and through investigation, an approved screening device was utilized.
Mark MCBAIN, age 59, of Sudbury, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On Friday, July 18, 2025, around 3:30 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act (HTA) violation. During the investigation, the officer suspected the accused had been drinking, and an approved screening device was utilized.
Brandon ALLEN, age 30, of Belleville, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Driving while under suspension
- Speeding
All three accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton at a later date. Their driver’s licenses have been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles were impounded for seven days.