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Dufferin Mono OPP Police Press Releases

Marie MACDONALD & Kristopher ERDEI – Impaired Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two Town of Mono residents with impaired operation-related offences following two separate incidents.

On February 25, 2026, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to the area of 150 First Street after receiving reports of a female slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle in a parking lot. Police attended the scene alongside other emergency services and located the driver.

After speaking with the individual, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Marie MACDONALD, a 37-year-old female from Mono, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Use plate not in accordance with regulations
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes

On February 25, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting general patrol in the area of County Road 124 when they located a vehicle in a ditch that had sustained significant damage. After speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Kristopher ERDEI, a 46-year-old male from Mono, 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

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a later date. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and both vehicles were impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists that alcohol and speed are a deadly combination. Plan ahead if you are consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, public transit, or arrange to stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair your judgment and reaction time. In a split second, poor decisions can result in tragedy.

Members of the Dufferin OPP remain committed to public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, call 9-1-1. To report non-emergency information, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrestd

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – The City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to take impaired drivers off area roads through ongoing enforcement and community‑reported concerns.

Impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of death and serious injury on OPP‑patrolled highways. Officers across the municipality remain committed to detecting and removing drivers impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.

Below are recent enforcement results from ongoing investigations and traffic‑related incidents.

February 3, 2026 – Highway 35, Fenelon Township

At approximately 11:33 p.m., an officer conducting speed enforcement initiated a traffic stop on Highway 35. Through investigation, the driver was found to be impaired and charged.

Thomas HACHIE, 28, of Coboconk

• Speeding 1-49 km/h over posted limit

• Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

• Fail to surrender insurance card

• Driver fail to surrender licence

• Dirty plate

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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

February 4, 2026 – Highway 7 at Acrevale Road, Emily Township

At approximately 4:40 p.m., officers responded to a two‑vehicle collision. No injuries were reported. Through investigation, one driver was charged.

Kimberly ALLISON, 50, of Omemee

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

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

February 6, 2026 – Thurstonia Road, Verulam Township

At approximately 6:47 p.m., officers attended a single‑vehicle collision where the driver had failed to remain. A wellness check was later conducted at the registered owner’s residence. Through investigation, the driver was charged.

Bradley STEVENSON, 34, of Sturgeon Point

• Driving while under suspension

• Fail to remain

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

• Dangerous operation

February 9, 2026 – Lindsay Street, Fenelon Falls

At approximately 10:22 a.m., officers received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located and, through investigation, the driver was charged.

Brendan VANHALTEREN, 28, of Fenelon Falls

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

• Driving while under suspension

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

• Fail to surrender insurance card

• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

February 9, 2026 – Highway 7 near Slanted Road

At approximately 8:44 p.m., officers attended a single‑vehicle collision. The driver was uninjured. Through investigation, the driver was charged.

Jason LAURIN, 36, of Cannington

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

• Fail to notify change of address – licence

February 10, 2026 – Colborne Street near Highway 7, Lindsay

At approximately 4:06 p.m., officers received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver. Through investigation, the driver was charged.

Nathan KYOSHIK, 35, of Courtice

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

February 10, 2026 – Highway 7 near Taylors Road, Mariposa Township

At approximately 11:09 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act offence. Through investigation, the driver was charged.

Cal UZZELL, 26, of Oakwood

• Drive with improper headlight

• Driver fail to surrender licence

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

February 14, 2026 – Frank Hill Road, Emily Township

At approximately 6:51 p.m., officers responded to a two‑vehicle collision. Through investigation, one driver was charged.

David CHESSAQUAY, 34, of Pontypool

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

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

February 21, 2026 – Glenarm Road near Simcoe Street

At approximately 8:02 p.m., officers attended a single‑vehicle collision. The driver was uninjured. Through investigation, impaired‑driving charges were laid.

60‑year‑old male from Courtice

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

February 21, 2026 – Simcoe Street

At approximately 9:57 p.m., a driver was observed turning around prior to entering a RIDE program. A traffic stop was conducted, and through investigation, the driver was charged.

Nathan RENNIE, 23, of Sunderland

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

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

• Consuming liquor in unauthorized place

February 21, 2026 – Kenstone Beach Road, Verulam Township

At approximately 10:29 a.m., officers attended a single‑vehicle collision. Through investigation, the driver was charged.

Spencer SMITH, 29, of Bobcaygeon

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

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

• Drive motor vehicle in contravention of conditions

• Novice driver – presence of drug

Public Reminder

The OPP reminds motorists:

• Never drive impaired – plan a safe ride home.

• Call 9‑1‑1 if you suspect an impaired driver.

• Impaired driving includes alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.

All drivers charged with impaired‑driving offences face a seven‑day vehicle impoundment, a 90‑day driver’s licence suspension, and a future court date.

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Belleville OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Arshdeep SINGH Was Arrested

(PICTON, ON) – The Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver following an incident involving a failure to stop and dangerous driving in Picton.

On February 24, 2026, shortly after 9:00 a.m., officers with the Prince Edward County OPP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Talbot Street. Police activated emergency lights; however, the vehicle failed to stop and entered a residential zone. For public safety reasons, officers discontinued the pursuit and relayed vehicle details to the Provincial Communications Centre.

A subsequent review of the Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) footage identified a distinctive vehicle with mismatched seasonal wheels. Officers later located the vehicle on County Road 1 and conducted a traffic stop.

The driver, Arshdeep SINGH, age 22 year of Belleville, was arrested and charged with:

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Race a motor vehicle

The vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The accused was later released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at later date.

Public safety remains the OPP’s top priority. Dangerous driving behaviour that puts the community at risk will not be tolerated. Anyone who observes a dangerous driver is asked to call 911. Non-emergency incidents can be reported to the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the Crime Stoppers at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases St Clair

Pary SMITH – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual is facing impaired driving charges following a traffic stop in St. Clair Township.

On February 20, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., while conducting general patrol, a member of the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Kimball Road, north of Tulloch Line.

 As a result of the investigation, Pary SMITH, 39-year-old of Mitchells Bay, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on April 2, 2026.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Loyalist OPP Police Press Releases

4 Collisions & 4 Facing Impaired Charges

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four people with impaired driving in a 6 day stretch.

On Friday February 20, 2026, just before 9:00 p.m., L&A County OPP members were called regarding a single vehicle collision on Deseronto Road in the area of Bridge St West in Tyendinaga Township. Police attended the location and the driver was arrested.

Paul AUTY, a 67-year-old from Loyalist Township, was charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on March 31, 2026. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded.

On Saturday February 21, 2026, just before 11:00 p.m, L&A County OPP was called regarding a single vehicle collision on Bridge Street near Slash Road, in the Town of Greater Napanee. Following an investigation, the driver was located nearby and arrested.  Breath testing at the detachment revealed a blood alcohol concentration over four times the legal limit.

 Sierra WILSON, a 30-year-old from Napanee, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Fail to remain

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on March 31, 2026. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded.

On Wednesday February 25, 2026, just after 1:00 a.m, L&A County OPP was called regarding a vehicle collision on County Road 9, in the Town of Greater Napanee. During the investigation at scene, it was determined that a witness driver had been drinking, that driver was arrested.  

Russell ROGERS, a 23-year-old from Napanee, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on April 14, 2026. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded.

On Wednesday February 25, 2026, just after 7:00 p.m, L&A County OPP was called regarding a single vehicle collision on Casey Road near Craig Road, in Tyendinaga Township. Following an investigation, the driver was arrested.  

Michelle PATTERSON, a 52-year-old from Tyendinaga Township, was charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on April 7, 2026. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded.

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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

Sara BRAY – Impaired Driving

(ESSEX, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Essex.

On February 25, 2026, at approximately 1:28 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on County Road 11 in the McGregor area of the Town of Essex.

Sara BRAY, 46-years-old of Lakeshore was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on April 14, 2026, to answer to the charge.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”. 

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Egypt BLAEDOW – Drunk Driving

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP, ON) – A Town of Golden Lake resident is facing Criminal Code (CC) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch.

On the morning of February 22, 2026, police responded to a single vehicle that had entered the ditch on Highway 41. As part of the investigation, a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of this investigation 19-year-old Egypt BLAEDOW has been charged with the following CC and HTA offences:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 23, 2026.

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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Lucas TRAVERSEY – Drunk Driving

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP, ON) – A Bonnechere Valley Township resident is facing Criminal Code (CC), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), and Cannabis Control Act (CCA) charges after a member of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle.

In the morning of February 19, 2026, police stopped the vehicle on Hamilton Street in Laurentian Valley Township. As part of the investigation, a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result of this investigation 38-year-old Lucas TRAVERSEY has been charged with the following CC, CAIA and CCA offences:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 17, 2026.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Tyler HOLMES – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with an impaired driving offence following a traffic stop in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron. 

In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 24, 2026, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Gidley Street West and determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

The accused provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician at the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Tyler HOLMES, 47 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 02, 2026. 

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Horton OPP Police Press Releases Renfrew

Robert SLEMKO Was Arrested Again

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after responding to an assault call.

On Monday, February 16, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers responded to an assault call for service in the Township of Horton. 

As a result of the investigation, Robert SLEMKO age 66 of Horton Township was charged with:

–      Two counts of assault with a weapon

–      Two counts of uttering threats- to cause death or bodily harm

–      Two counts of failure to comply with probation order  

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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Horton OPP Police Press Releases

Brent FLEURY Was Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere initiative (R.I.D.E) in Admaston/Bromley Township.

On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 2:10 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E initiative in Admaston/Bromley Township. A vehicle attempted to evade the initiative, and a traffic stop was conducted.

As a result of the investigation, Brent FLEURY age 35 of Horton Township was charged with:

–      Operation while prohibited

–      Obstruct peace officer

–      Possession of a schedule I substance- Methamphetamine

–      Possession of a schedule I substance- other drug

–      Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice   

The accused was released and scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 1, 2026. 

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Ingersoll OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Michael LOUNSBURY

(INGERSOLL, ON) – A search warrant in the Town of Ingersoll resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and the arrest of three individuals.

On February 25, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region Canine and Brant, Middlesex and Elgin Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) assisted in an investigation led by the Oxford OPP CSCU.

There was an increased police presence, in a wooded area off Thames Street North this morning, while OPP executed the search warrant, without incident.

As a result of the investigation three individuals were arrested and jointly charged with the following offences:

Michael LOUNSBURY a 49-year-old resident of Ingersoll, Mary ROY a 47-year-old resident of Ingersoll and Kyle WELLAR a 38-year-old resident of Ingersoll have been charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking -Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule III Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Psilocybin
  • Possession of a Schedule IV Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Clonazepam
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon (two counts)

LOUNSBURY was also charged with:

  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon contrary to Prohibition Order

The three accused are currently being held in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

NEIL DRURY – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND, ON) Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired‑related offences following a traffic stop last evening.

On February 24, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m., an officer stopped a pickup truck observed travelling at excessive speeds and operating unsafely on snowy roads on Simcoe County Road 93 and on Vindin Street in Midland.

During the investigation, the officer detected an odour of alcohol while speaking with the driver, who subsequently registered a “FAIL” on a roadside alcohol screening device. The driver was arrested and transported to the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, NEIL DRURY, 50 years old, of Tiny Township, Ontario, is charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on March 12, 2026. The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days as per provincial regulations.

The OPP reminds motorists that impaired driving continues to be one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways. If you consume alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs, please plan a safe ride home.

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MISSISSAUGA New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Teen Gang Arrested Following Armed Robbery

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested four individuals as a result of an ongoing investigation into a robbery that occurred in Alliston.

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, police arrived at multiple residential addresses over multiple jurisdictions to execute search warrants relating to a previous armed robbery at a retail establishment in Alliston that occurred in May of 2025. Four individuals were arrested.

As a result of the investigation Joseph LEE, a 19-year-old of Mississauga, has been charged with:

·        Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

Additionally, Luke GRANT, a 19-year-old of Etobicoke, has been charged with:

·        Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

Additionally, a 17-year-old of Ajax has been charged with:

·        Robbery with a Weapon

·        Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

Additionally, a 17-year-old of Toronto has been charged with:

·        Robbery with a Weapon

·        Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

Due to the age of two accused parties, their names will not be released as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

All four accused were held for a Bail Hearing on February 19, 2026 and currently remain in custody.

Nottawasaga OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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LANARK OPP Police Press Releases Tay Valley

John JORDAN – Drunk Driving

(TAY VALLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Tay Valley Township resident with impaired driving.

On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Lanark County OPP officers received a complaint from a citizen of a vehicle in the ditch on Althorpe Road just after 8:30 p.m. Officers attended the scene and located the vehicle.

After speaking with the driver, he was arrested and transported to the OPP Detachment in Perth for testing.

As a result of the investigation, John JORDAN, 60-years-old, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

 The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, April 13, 2026.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.