Category: Burks Falls

(BURKS FALLS, ON) -One person was arrested and charged for impaired driving after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision.

On March 5, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Victoria Street in the Village Burks Falls. No injuries were sustained. 

As a result of the investigation, Christopher MACDONALD, 42 years-of-age, of Burks Falls, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on April 10, 2025.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

If you suspect an impaired driver, don’t hesitate “MAKE THE CALL” and call 911.

(BURK’S FALLS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to an impaired call.

On January 23, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police received a call of a small black Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in the ditch on Highway 11, Burk’s Falls. The complainant spoke to the male driver who seemed to be impaired. Police attended a short afterwards and arrested the driver. The vehicle was also subsequently towed and impounded. 

William (Colby) PALMER-LAMBERT, 33-years-old, Bonfield Township was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – Alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on March 13, 2025.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

(BURKS FALLS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual following a complaint about a potentially impaired driver.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m. members of the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Ontario Street, Burks Falls. Officers located the vehicle and further investigation led to the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

As a result of the investigation, Timothy ROUBLE, 54 years-of-age of South River, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – alcohol

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on February 20, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers License Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario’s roads safe. If you suspect impaired driving, call 9-1-1.