(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Orangeville resident with impaired driving-related offences following a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program.
On August 3, 2025, just after 10:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. spot check in the area of Townline in the Town of Orangeville. A vehicle entered the checkpoint and, after a brief interaction with officers, an impaired driving investigation was initiated.
Lucky GILL, a 27-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.
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.