Category: Dufferin

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) work extremely hard to keep the roads safe in Dufferin County. Officers removed and charged two drivers with impaired operation related offences.

On August 17, 2024, just before 9:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the Township of Melancthon. Officers located the vehicle in the area of County Road 17 and were led to an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Rogers KIMELI, a 25-year-old male, from Brampton has been charged with:

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

•     Dangerous operation

On August 17, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP responded to a disturbance call at an RV Resort in the area of East Luther Township. Officers spoke with the male and were led to an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Matthew CECCHI, a 51-year-old male, from Brampton has been charged with:

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

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, to answer to the charges at a later date in June 2024. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for a period of 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.

(DUFFERIN COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation.

On August 14, 2024, just after 6:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Airport Road, in the Town of Mono. Minor injuries were reported. During the investigation, officers formed grounds that one of the driver’s abilities to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were subsequently arrested.

As a result, Patrick MURRAY, 28, of Orangeville, was charged with:

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

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

• Disobey stop sign- stop wrong place

Just over six hours later, on August 15, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Dufferin OPP was conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check when a motor vehicle entered. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were subsequently arrested.

As a result, Jessica PIDGEON, 31, of Hanover, was charged with:

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

The accused are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. The driver’s license’s were also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles impounded for seven.

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three drivers with impaired operation related offences over the weekend.

On June 22, 2024, just before 5:00 a.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP were dispatched to a possible impaired driver in the area of HWY 10 in the Town of Mono. Officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The suspect registered a PASS at the roadside. The original complainant also stopped to have a brief conversation with police. During the conversation officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation. 

David NEVETT, a 31-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

On June 23, 2024, just after 3:15 a.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check in the area of Owen Sound Street in the Town of Shelburne. A vehicle drove directly through their RIDE program. Officers were able to locate the driver at a nearby complex and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Brianna-Lee YOUNG, a 25-year-old female, from Mount Forest has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

On June 23, 2024, just before 1:30 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP responded to a call for service in the area of Montgomery BLVD in the Town of Orangeville. Officers located the suspect and were led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Shawn CLAPHAM, a 47-year-old male, from Kitchener has been charged with:

•      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist 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 have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three drivers with impaired operation related offences.

On May 3, 2024, just before 8:00 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP responded to a vehicle in the ditch in the area of 10^th Line and 20 Sideroad in the Township of Amaranth. Officers located the driver and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Theresa ERDENBERGER, a 52-year-old female, from Aurora has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

•      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

On May 8, 2024, just before 3:00 a.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP conducted a traffic stop in the area of CTY RD 109 in the Town of Mono. Officers spoke with a driver at the side of the road and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Leah KING, a 52-year-old female, from Grand Valley has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

On May 8, 2024, just after 11:45 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check in the area of Centennial Road in the Town of Orangeville. A driver entered the area, and officers were led into an impaired operation investigation.

Bradley BARTLETT, a 35-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

•      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

•      Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist 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 have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation related offences over the past couple of days.

On April 28, 2024, just after 5:00 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the area of CTY RD 109 in the Township of Amaranth for a possible impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle and driver a short time later and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Michael CASLICK, a 39-year-old male, from Kincardine has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

On April 29, 2024, just after 10:00 a.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check in the area of Main Street and Ojibway Road in the Town of Shelburne. A driver entered the area and officers were led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Kathryn TAYLOR, a 45-year-old female, from Shelburne has been charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist 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 have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation related offences this past weekend.

On April 20, 2024, just before 9:00 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of CTY RD 16 in the Township of Amaranth. Officers noticed a traffic violation and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Charles SWAN, a 38-year-old male, from Beeton has been charged with:

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

On April 21, 2024, just after 12:00 a.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the area of Victoria Street in the Town of Shelburne. Officers located the vehicle and driver a short time later and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Andrew ROY, a 56-year-old male, from Wellington North has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Mischief – renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist 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 have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged another driver with impaired operation related offences, during Impaired Driving Prevention Week.

On March 20, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check on First Line EHS and French Drive, in the Town of Mono. A driver entered the area and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Connor PIERCEY, a 21-year-old, from Kirkfield has been charged with:

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

•     Young driver – B.A.C. above zero

•     Adult driving while under suspension

•     Adult driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s license was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist 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.

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation related offences over the weekend.

On March 10, 2024, just after 1:00 a.m., officers from Dufferin OPP conducted a traffic stop on HWY 10 in the Town of Mono. Officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Steven ENGRAM, a 37-year-old male, from Mono has been charged with:

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

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

•      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

On March 10, 2024, just after 6:00 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Buena Vista Drive in the Town of Orangeville. Officers were able to locate the vehicle in question and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Paul GROTTOLO, a 44-year-old male, from Alton has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

•      Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist 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.