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22 Year Old Arrested & Vehicle Impounded After Running Stop Sign

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – Failing to stop for a stop sign in Picton has led to impaired driving charges.

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, shortly after 4:30 a.m., an officer with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) watched as a car failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Main and Bridge Streets.

The officer stopped the vehicle, and an approved roadside alcohol screening device was utilized. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Benjamin ARMSTRONG, age 22 of Carrying Place, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Disobey a stop sign

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on September 3, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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More Impaired Drivers – LUCAS, MCBAIN & ALLEN

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to intercept impaired driving through proactive patrols.

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, around 10:00 p.m., an officer with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that had no visible licence plate.

During the investigation, the officer suspected the individual had been drinking, and an approved roadside alcohol screening device was utilized. The individual was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result, Tyler LUCAS, age 29, of Prince Edward County, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • No licence
  • No number plate
  • No off-road vehicle permit
  • Not properly insured
  • Fail to have required lighted lamps

On Thursday, July 17, 2025 shortly after 4:00 pm, officers responded to a traffic complaint where a member of the public suspected a driver was impaired. The vehicle was located by officers and through investigation, an approved screening device was utilized.

Mark MCBAIN, age 59, of Sudbury, has been charged with:

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

On Friday, July 18, 2025, around 3:30 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act (HTA) violation. During the investigation, the officer suspected the accused had been drinking, and an approved screening device was utilized.

Brandon ALLEN, age 30, of Belleville, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Speeding

All three accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton at a later date. Their driver’s licenses have been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles were impounded for seven days.

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Paul JOHNSON – Assault With Weapon, Etc.

(Prince Edward County, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual in response to a weapons related incident in Picton.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, around 5:30 p.m. officers responded to a report of a male running through Picton wielding a knife at members of the public. Officers promptly located the individual and arrested them. As a result, no members of the public were injured.

Paul JOHNSON, age 35 of Picton, has been charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Assault with intent to resist arrest
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a a prohibited device

This accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 14, 2025.

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Chelsea COLLINS – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – The public continues to assist police with locating impaired drivers.

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, around 9:30 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to traffic complaint in Picton where a member of the public suspected that a driver was impaired.

Officers located the vehicle and an approved roadside alcohol screening device was utilized on the driver. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Chelsea COLLINS, age 34 of Picton, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • 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 Picton on July 30, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Stephen Beaudrie – Assault With Weapon #3Strikes

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual after responding to a disturbance.

On Thursday July 3, 2025 around 3:30 p.m. officers responded to an incident in Picton where an individual had been assaulted and property was damaged.

Upon officers making the arrest, the individual became assaultive with police and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) members of the OPP were called in to assist.

Stephen Beaudrie, 39, from Picton was charged with the following offences:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Mischief under $5000 – two counts
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – four counts
  • Assaulting a peace officer – four counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The individual was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 7, 2025.

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Yvan Leclair – Drug Trafficking

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – An early morning RIDE program by members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in an individual being arrested and charged.

Officers were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 62 at County Road 3 at 3:00 a.m. on July 1, 2025. A vehicle entered the RIDE program and officers conducted an investigation.

As a result, an individual was arrested, and officers seized a quantity of suspected cocaine.

Yvan Leclair, age 56 from Tyendinaga was charged with possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused were released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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Siril KANDULA – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A visitor to Sandbanks Provincial Park has been charged with impaired driving.

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the park. Park Wardens had initiated a traffic stop, suspecting that a driver was impaired.

Officers arrived and utilized an approved roadside alcohol screening device on the driver. The male was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Siril KANDULA, age 24 of Toronto, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • 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 Picton on July 23, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Matthew BOUMAN Was Arrested

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A RIDE (Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere) program at Sandbanks Provincial Park has led to an arrest.

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, shortly before 7:00 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had set up a RIDE program on County Road 12 near County Road 18.

Officers spotted a vehicle approaching them, but then saw it turn and speed away. An officer followed the car and conducted a traffic stop nearby.

An approved roadside alcohol screening device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Matthew BOUMAN, age 44 of Loyalist Township, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • 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 Picton on July 9, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Courtney HARRISON – Impaired Operation

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A call from an off-duty police officer led to an impaired driving arrest near Consecon Lake.

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, shortly before 7:30 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a possible impaired driver on County Road 1.

Officers located the vehicle, and an approved roadside alcohol screening device was utilized. The driver was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

Courtney HARRISON, age 55 of Toronto, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • 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 Picton on July 9, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Louis CLERMONT – Impaired Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A motorist visiting Sandbanks Provincial Park has been charged with impaired driving.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the park when a possible impaired driver was reported.

Officers located the vehicle, and an approved roadside alcohol screening devise was utilized. The male was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Louis CLERMONT, age 28 of Rosemere, Quebec, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • 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 Picton on July 2, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Olivia PRINZEN – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A traffic complaint has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a possible impaired driver on Loyalist Parkway. Further investigation led to an Approved Screening Device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Olivia PRINZEN, age 30 from Prince Edward County, was arrested and 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 on May 28, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. 

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BAILEY Arrested For Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A traffic stop has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on County Road 15. Further investigation led to an Approved Screening Device being utilized, and the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Mackenzie BAILEY, age 25 from Roslin, was arrested and 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 on May 28, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. 

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Jeffery VALLEAU Arrested Following Collision

(Prince Edward County, ON) – A single vehicle collision has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On May 2, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single vehicle collision at Doxsee Road and Black Road in Prince Edward County.

 As a result of the investigation, Jeffery VALLEAU, age 45, from Prince Edward County, was arrested and charged with:

· Operation while impaired – drugs

· Possession of a schedule I substance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 21, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. 

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Jonah MURRANT – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – An early morning RIDE program by members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in one driver being arrested.

Officers were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 62 at approximately 2:00a.m. on April 27, 2025. During the RIDE, an Approved Screening Device was used, which resulted in a driver being arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

Jonah MURRANT, age 28 of Belleville 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 Picton on May 14, 2025. Their driver’s licence was also suspended for a period of 90 days and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. 

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Earl COLLINS – Drunk Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – A traffic stop has resulted in a driver being charged with impaired operation.

On Friday, April 25, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 33. The investigation resulted in the driver being arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result, Earl COLLINS, age 52 from Prince Edward County, was arrested and 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 on May 14, 2025. They also had their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.