Category: Lennox & Addington

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three people with impaired driving over the last three days.

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., L&A County OPP members observed a vehicle swerving on Highway 401 eastbound near Palace Road. Police stopped the vehicle and the driver was arrested.

Shahid IQBAL, a 43-year-old from Toronto was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol

On Monday, March 17, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., L&A County OPP was called after a vehicle left the road and struck a hydro pole on Bridge Street in Greater Napanee. The lone occupant of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Following an investigation, Victor ABRAMS, an 82-year-old from Napanee was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol

Also on Monday, March 17, 2025, just after 10:00 p.m., police received a report of a suspicious vehicle stopped near the intersection of County Road 7 and County Road 41 in Addington Highlands Township. Police attended to investigate and the driver was arrested.

Pamela BENNETT, a 73-year-old from Belleville was charged with operation while impaired – drug.

All the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on April 8, 2025. Their driver’s licences were suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles were impounded.

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people with impaired driving and numerous other offences in separate incidents overnight.

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, shortly before 9:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members were called to a residence over concerns an unlicensed and intoxicated male was driving a vehicle. 

James HORNER, a 34-year-old from Napanee was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol
• Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

On Wednesday, February 5, 2024, just before 4:00 a.m., L&A County OPP was called to the scene of a single vehicle rollover on the 401 Highway in Belleville.

Following an investigation, Hunter BRESEE, a 23-year-old from Newboro was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol
• Dangerous operation

Both of the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee at a later date. Their driver’s licences were suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles were impounded.

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four people with impaired driving and numerous other offences in separate incidents over the weekend.

On Friday, December 13, 2024, shortly after 8:30 p.m., L&A County OPP members were conducting a RIDE check in the village of Bath when a vehicle turned and fled. An individual was located following a foot pursuit. 

Joseph MACDONALD, a 20-year-old from Bath was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol
• Dangerous operation
• Flight from peace officer
• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, just After 3:00 p.m., L&A County OPP were called after a driver was observed using a handheld device and passing on the shoulder of the 401 Highway near Marysville Road. Police located and stopped the vehicle.

Following an investigation, Zeiad SHAARAWY, a 23-year-old from Montreal was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – drug
• Have care or control of a motor vehicle with cannabis readily available

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, just after 9:00 p.m., police were advised of a fail to remain collision in the area of County Road 7 in Loyalist Township. This collision resulted in significant property damage but no injuries. While police were at the scene, an individual returned to the location and was later arrested.

Steveylynn OLIVER, a 35-year-old from Camden East was charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand
• Dangerous operation
• Fail to remain

Also, as result of the same investigation, Douglas OLIVER, a 37-year-old from Camden East was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – drug
• Dangerous operation

All of the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on January 7, 2025. Their driver’s licences were suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles were impounded.

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Lennox and Addington (L&A) County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three people with 14 criminal charges, including impaired driving, in separate incidents.

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, shortly after 3:00 p.m., a vehicle was reported to be travelling westbound on Highway 401 in Greater Napanee, swerving and cutting off other drivers. Officers stopped the vehicle, and the investigation resulted in the arrest of Shayne COUTURNIER. a 53-year-old from Mississauga, and Arshum HOSSAINI a 25-year-old from Toronto. They are charged jointly with:

• Failure to comply with undertaking

• Identity theft – makes, distributes another person’s information

• Possession of a credit card

• Possession of a forged document with intent

• Possession of an identity document

• Possession of cocaine

Both accused are in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on November 29, 2024

In a second, similar incident, a vehicle was stopped on Highway 41 in Addington Highlands following a traffic complaint from a member of the public. As a result, Ajay SUNIL a 26-year-old from Toronto was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

• Operation while impaired – over 80mgs of alcohol

That accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on December 17, 2024. They were also issued a 90 Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and their vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged six drivers in impaired driving related investigations.

On August 1, 2024, just before 9:30 p.m., officers responded to an address on Heritage Drive in the village of Bath for a well-being check. When officers arrived, they located an individual in a vehicle. Officers spoke to the driver, who was subsequently arrested.

Investigation revealed the driver to be nearly three and a half times the legal alcohol limit.

As a result, a 63-year-old female from Bath was charged with:

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

On August 3, 2024, just before 8:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on County Road 41 in Greater Napanee. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. As part of the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Wesley TYNER, age 40, of Napanee was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Dangerous operation
• Smoke tobacco in motor vehicle while another person less than 16 years old present
• Abandoning material that is likely to become litter

On August 3, 2024, just before 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision involving an ATV on Peters Road in Loyalist Township. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the driver and a passenger. As part of the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver was subsequently arrested.

The driver and passenger were both transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, Keegan FROST, age 21, of Napanee was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
• Fail to wear proper helmet
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
• Fail to surrender licence
• Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

On August 4, 2024, just after 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Highway 401 eastbound in Greater Napanee. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Andrii KLIUCHNIKOV, age 46, of Etobicoke was charged with:

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

On August 4, 2024, just before 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Bath Road in Loyalist Township. Officers arrived and spoke to the driver who was not injured. As part of the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, a 19-year-old from Loyalist Township was charged with:

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

On August 4, 2024, just before 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 28 in Addington Highlands Township. Officers were advised that the driver was observed leaving the scene. Officers attended and located the driver of the vehicle at a nearby residence. As part of the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, George EDWARDS, age 32, of Mississauga was charged with:

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

All accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee at a later date.

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three drivers in impaired driving related investigations.

On July 4, 2024, just before 8:30 p.m., officers were patrolling County Road 41 in Greater Napanee when they observed a vehicle stunt driving. A traffic stop was conducted and officers spoke to the driver who was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Dylan VINKLE, age 27, of Central Frontenac was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
• Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

On July 6, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint on County Road 1 in Stone Mills Township. Officers observed the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Cory JOHNSTON, age 43, of Napanee was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Obstruct peace officer
• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

On July 8, 2024, just after 12:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a possible motor vehicle collision after a loud noise was heard on Camden Road in Greater Napanee. Officers attended the area and located the vehicle. Officers spoke to the driver who was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Joshua HILL, age 20, of Napanee was charged with:

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

All accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee at a later date. Their licences were suspended for 90 days, and vehicles were impounded for seven days.