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5 Drivers Pulled From Dufferin Roads in OPP Crackdown (Sept 19–29)

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged five individuals with impaired driving-related offences between September 19 and September 29, 2025.

OPP officers from the Dufferin Detachment have been actively working to keep our roads safe by removing impaired drivers from the community. During this period, five drivers were taken off the road, helping to ensure safer travel for everyone in Dufferin County.

Anton BILONOZHENKO, a 38-year-old male from North York, has been charged with:

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

• Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

• Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit

Arvindpal DHILLON, a 44-year-old male from Shelburne, has been charged with:

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

Asdrubal SIBAJA BURKE, a 26-year-old male from North York, has been charged with:

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

Josue DELGADO, a 26-year-old male from North York, has been charged with:

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

Gregory SWEET, a 31-year-old male from East Garafraxa, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licences have been suspended, and their vehicles impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, public transit, or stay overnight. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs can impair your judgment. In a split second, you could ruin your future, harm or kill others, and cause deep pain to those who love 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 suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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EAST GARAFRAXA

Fatal Collision

(EAST GARAFRAXA, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Dufferin County EMS, and Fire Services attended a serious single vehicle collision in the Township of East Garafraxa.

On Sunday, October 20, 2024, just after 4:30 p.m., officers attended the 10th Line, between County Road 3 and the Erin-East Garafraxa Townline in the Township of East Garafraxa for the report of a serious single motor vehicle collision. The collision resulted in one fatality.

Sadly, as a result of the collision, a 68 -year-old, male from East Garafraxa was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

 10th Line was closed for several hours while the Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) team of the OPP investigates. The investigation is continuing and anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP 1-888-310-1122.

If you had witnessed the collision and wish to speak to victim services, Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services can be reached at 905-951-3838.