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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Jeffrey REQUARTH Was Arrested

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with numerous weapon offences.

On June 11, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m. members of the Dryden and Ignace OPP Detachments, along with members from the OPP Emergence Response Team (ERT) executed a warrant at a residence in Ignace.

As a result, Jeffrey REQUARTH, 37-years-old, of Ignace has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences: 

·        Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·        Pointing a Firearm

·        Firearm – Use while committing offence

·        Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·        Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

·        Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

The accused is being held in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

2 Charged At RIDE

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two drivers with impaired related charges.

On June 12, 2024, just after 2:00 p.m., an officer was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 400 North in the Township of Springwater when a vehicle obviously travelling above the posted limit of 100 km/hr was observed. The officer activated the speed enforcement equipment and found the vehicle was travelling at a stunt driving speed of 155 km/hr. Once the officer was able to speak with the driver, numerous signs of being intoxicated were noted.

As a result, Dwayne HARKNESS, 64-year-old of Minden Hills Township has been charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand contrary to section 320.15(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Drive motor vehicle- perform stunt- excessive speed contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

On June 12, 2024, after 10:00 p.m., officers of the Orillia OPP were conducting a RIDE program in Lagoon City, Ramara Township. A motor vehicle approached officers, who entered an impaired driving investigation as the driver was showing signs of being intoxicated.

As a result, Randal SHAUBEL, 73-year-old of Ramara Township has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC)
  • Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a)
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available contrary to section 12(1) of the Cannabis Control Act 2017
  • Driver fail to surrender license contrary to section 33(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Two drivers are facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently investigated two separate incidents. One incident was reported by an off-duty officer and the other was reported after a citizen called 911 to report a suspected impaired driver.

On June 9, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Angus Campbell Drive in Pembroke in relation to a complaint from an off-duty officer regarding a possible impaired driver. Police seized cannabis and as part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted. Further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. 

As a result of this incident 27-year-old Jessica Lynn TUCKER of Pembroke is charged with the following CC and Cannabis Control Act (CCA) offences:

•             Operation while impaired – drugs

•             Have care or control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 9, 2024.

On June 12, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Laurentian Valley Township in response to a complaint of a possible impaired driver. Suspected methamphetamine was seized and as part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted. Further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment.    

As a result of this incident Joel ROBINSON, age 37 of Gloucester, ON, is charged with the following CC, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·        Driving while under suspension

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

·        Fail to obey lane sign

·        Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 22, 2024.

Both accused individuals had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days.

The public are reminded to call 911 to report impaired drivers. 

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Nathan ROSENE Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a trespassing complaint.

On June 11, 2024, shortly before 12:00 a.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a person trespassing on private property on Front Street, West Nipissing.

The individual provided police with a false name and was arrested for obstruct police. A search of the individual located a prohibited device, break and enter tools and an edged weapon.

As a result of the investigation, Nathan ROSENE, a 30-years-old person, from Sault Ste. Marie, was charged with:

  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession break in instruments
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order- seven counts

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on June 13, 2024.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Counterfeit Money & Drug Bust – Names Released

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police executed three warrants in to City of Barrie, seizing a quantity of drugs, counterfeit money and Canadian currency.

In April 2024, Orillia OPP CSCU received information that lead them to a drug trafficking investigation. The investigation resulted in officers obtaining and executing search warrants for several locations within the City of Barrie.  

On June 12, 2024 Orillia OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) along with Barrie City Police CSCU, Dufferin and Huronia West OPP CSCU, Barrie Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Windsor Police Drug Unit and Orillia OPP uniform members, three search warrants were executed and six individuals are facing multiple charges.

Tysen BUDHA-JOHNSTON, 24-year-old of the City of Barrie has been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking-opioid contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA)
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of Trafficking-cocaine CDSA 5(2)
  • Traffick in Schedule 1 substance- Cocaine CDSA 5(1)
  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance- opioid CDSA 4(1)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC)
  • Possessing Counterfeit Money CC 450(b)
  • Failure to comply with release order CC 145(5)(a)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Adrian HUMPHREY, 26-year-old of no fixed address, has been charged with:

·        Traffick in Schedule 1 substance- cocaine CDSA 5(1)

·        Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine CDSA 5(2)

·        Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking- opioid CDSA 5(2)

·        Possession of proceed of property obtained by crime over $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Natalie ARNOUK, 25-year-old form the City of Windsor, has been charged with:

  • Traffick in Schedule 1 substance- cocaine CDSA 5(1)
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking- opioid CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of proceed of property obtained by crime over $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Tyler SOUTHERLAND, 33-year-old, of the City of Orillia has ben charged with:

  • Traffick in schedule 1 substance- Methamphetamines CDSA 5(1)
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance- Methamphetamine CDSA 4(1)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date.

Patrick LOVE, 35-year-old of the City of Barrie, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of Schedule 1 substances for the purpose of trafficking- opioid CDSA 5(2)
  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose CC 88

The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court date.

Shawn Cromwell, 36 -year-old of the City of Barrie was also arrested on unrelated, outstanding charges. The accused was held pending a bail hearing.

The following property has been seized:

  • 959 grams of cocaine
  • 175 grams of fentanyl
  • 10 oxycodone pills
  • 2.7 grams of methamphetamine
  • $30 000 in counterfeit Canadian currency
  • $7500 in Canadian currency
  • Replica firearm
  • Digital scales and drug packaging materials
  • Cellular devices

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – 4 Arrested, Names Released

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and OPP Bancroft Detachment were involved in a Controlled drugs and Substance Act search warrant which led to the arrest of four individual.

On June 12, 2024, Officers seized Fentanyl, Cocaine, methamphetamine, morphine pills, Adderall pills, cellular devices, drug paraphernalia (eg. Digital scales), Canadian Currency, ammunition, and a 60000k volt conductive energy weapon.

As a result of the investigation, all four individuals were held pending a bail hearing.

Trevor Conlin, 32 years of Bancroft Ontario, David Vautour, 34 years of Faraday Township, Lucas Brownlee, 34 years of Bancroft Ontario and Raymond White, 62 years of Bancroft Ontario have all been charged with:

  • Four (4) counts of Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and morphine)
  • Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking amphetamine

Trevor Conlin was additionally charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order and
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000.

David Vautour was additionally charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Two (2) counts of Fail to comply with Probation order.

If you are aware of any crimes and you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Cory WOJDYLO Was Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation.

On June 11, 2024, just after 12:00 p.m., Caledon OPP received a report that a driver may be operating a motor vehicle while impaired. The vehicle was located. The investigation led officers to form grounds that the driver’s abilities were impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Cory WOJDYLO, 47, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 27, 2024, to answer to the charge.

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Moosonee OPP Police Press Releases

Dwayne EDWARDS Arrested After Foot Pursuit

(MOOSONEE, ON) – An arrest made on an existing warrant, led to further charges.

On June 11, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Moose Drive in the town of Moosonee, when an officer observed a person known to have an active arrest warrant.

When the officer advised the person they were under arrest, the person then began to flee the area on a pedal bike. The officer then commenced a short foot pursuit and arrested the individual.

During a search incident to arrest, police located a pellet gun.

As a result of the investigation, Dwayne EDWARDS, 40 years of age of Moosonee, was charged with the following:

  • Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Resist peace officer
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Disguise with intent
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of illicit cannabis
  • Failure to attend court while on release order

The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 14, 2024.

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Jake STEVENS Arrested Again – Sexual Assault

(Picton, ON) – A Prince Edward County resident has been charged after a report of a sexual assault.

The incident was reported to the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on June 11, 2024.

Officers conducted an investigation and made an arrest later that day.

Jake STEVENS, age 37 of Prince Edward County has been charged with:

  • Sexual assault
  • Theft under $5000
  • Fail to comply with a probation order

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton.

The OPP will not release any further details in order to protect the identity of the victim.

 Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. Contact the Three Oaks Foundation’s 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-966-3074 or toll free at 1-800-267-0533. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Quinte Health’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program (DVSARP) is a team of specially trained nurses that respond 24/7 to all four Quinte Health hospitals. For URGENT treatment, please go to one of Quinte Health Emergency Departments or calling 613-969-7400, dialing 0, and asking for a DVSARP nurse to be paged. Victim Services of Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington Counties is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced intimate partner violence. They can be reached at 613-771-1767 or toll free at 1-866-680-9972. Again, in an emergency call 9-1-1.

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Justin DAVIS Was Arrested

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On June 7, 2024, at approximately 9:35 p.m., members of the Elgin OPP were dispatched to a location on Sparta Line east of Centennial Road, Municipality of Central Elgin, for a report of a stationary passenger vehicle with the engine running, occupied by an unconscious driver and 3-year-old child.

Elgin-St. Thomas Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Central Elgin Fire and Emergency Services, and Elgin OPP attended. While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication, the driver was taken into custody without incident, and transported to the St. Thomas Police Service (STPS) for further testing following medical assessment by EMS on-scene.

While in custody at the STPS Headquarters, the individual assaulted an STPS officer and refused to provide a breath sample.

As a result of the investigation, Justin DAVIS, a 25-year-old from Woodstock was charged by the Elgin OPP with:

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

Additionally, the accused was charged for an additional offence by STPS.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on July 16, 2024.

The Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County were contacted, and arrangements were made to have a family member pick up the involved child.

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.

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OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Vance CAMPBELL Was Arrested

(Perth, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an individual, after someone was seen carrying a handgun in Perth.

It happened just before 3:30 p.m. on June 11, 2024, on Gore Street, near Mill Street.

Officers quickly responded, located the male and determined the gun was a replica handgun and not dangerous. Officers also seized a knife.

Vance CAMPBELL, age 24 of Lanark Highlands Township, has been charged with two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on July 22, 2024.

Replica weapons are considered a weapon if the person uses or intends to use them to commit and offence. Police also face a split-second decision when faced with an individual armed with what looks like a real firearm.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Desiree STEFANICK – Hit & Run, Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other emergency response services responded to a single-vehicle roll over on Summer Drive road in Little Britain on June 11th, 2024, at approximately 7:30p.m.

The investigating officer located the white Acura in the ditch, the driver of the vehicle had fled the scene at this point and went to a nearby residence.

The driver was later located by officers. Upon speaking with the driver, the investigating officer entered into an impaired driving investigation. The drive of the vehicle suffered minor injuries.

Subsequently, Desiree STEFANICK, 26 years-old, from Innisfil, was arrested and charged with the following offences;

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Careless driving

·      Novice Driver-B.A.C above zero

·      Fail to remain.

The accused was released from custody with a future court date, was served a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please “Make the Call” and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.

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Hastings Highlands OPP Police Press Releases

Break & Enter – 4 Arrested, Names Released

(Hastings Highlands, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario

Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four people following a break-and-enter investigation.

Officers responded to a break-and-enter in progress on June 11th, 2024 shortly before 2:30 a.m., at a business on Highway 127 in Lake Peter in the municipality of Hastings Highlands. The investigation resulted in the arrest of four people.

Terrance KELLER a 22-year-old of Bancroft, has been charged with the following criminal offences:

-Break, Enter a place;

-Possession Break In Instruments;

-Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose;

-Theft Under $5000;

-Mischief Under $ 5,000; and

-Disguise with Intent.

The accused was held pending a bail court hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville and remains in custody.

Michael Kinder, a 29-year-old of Highlands East, has been charged with the following criminal offences:

-Break, Enter a place;

-Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose;

-Possession Break In Instruments;

-Theft Under $5000;

-Mischief Under $ 5,000; and

-Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.

The accused was held pending a bail court hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville and remains in custody.

Laurie MILLIGAN, a 36-year-old of Highlands East, has been charged with the following criminal offences:

-Break, Enter a place;

-Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000;

-Theft Under $5000; and

-Flight from a peace officer.

The accused was held pending a bail court hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville and was released from custody.

John STONE a 38-year-old of Highlands East, has been charged with the following criminal offences:

-Break, Enter a place;

-Theft Under $5000;

-Possession Break In Instruments;

-Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose;

-Disguise with Intent;

-Mischief Under $ 5,000; and

-Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts.

The accused was held pending a bail court hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

Any person with information r should contact the Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Erin OPP Police Press Releases

Thang Son NGYUEN Was Arrested

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On May 24, 2024, a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 26, Erin. At approximately 2:30 p.m., a driver of a black sedan was observed operating the vehicle erratically.

As a result of an investigation, Thang Son NGYUEN, a 49-year-old resident of Waterloo, was charged with Operation While Impaired, Dangerous Operation, Carrying Concealed Weapon, Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition, and Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was a Firearm, contrary to the Criminal Code. Further, the accused was also charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The accused was held for bail.

Over 500 grams of Cocaine, a loaded handgun and over $10,000 in Canadian currency was seized.

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CAVAN-MONAGHAN OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew CAHILL Was Arrested

(CAVAN-MONAGHAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after receiving a tip from a concerned motorist.

On Saturday June 8, 2024, just prior to 8:30pm, Peterborough County OPP received a call advising that a vehicle that had just entered on to Highway 115 may be being operated by an impaired driver. A description of the vehicle was provided, and officers began to look for it. Shortly after, a second call was received from a concerned motorist describing the same vehicle. The caller described their driving as being unable to maintain their lane and their speeds being inconsistent. The caller remained on the line and behind the vehicle at a safe distance while officers made their way to the location.

Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Officers approached the vehicle and quickly observed signs of impairment from the driver. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further tests.

Andrew CAHILL (age 48) of Ajax, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

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

The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90-days and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on July 9, 2024.