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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

William MIDDLETON – Drunk Driving

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

On April 15, 2025, shortly after 4:30 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Officers were able to locate the vehicle on Mosley Street. During the interaction, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to an arrest. As a result of the investigation, William MIDDLETON, 90-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Collingwood on May 20, 2025, to answer to the charges.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Michaelia CALLAN Was Arrested Again

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

On April 10, 2025, at approximately 1:40 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver on Mosley Street in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Officers were able to locate the vehicle which was pulled over facing northbound on Sunnidale Road. After speaking with the owner/driver, officers noticed an odour of alcohol on the individual’s breath and conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, Michaelia CALLAN, 58-year-old of Springwater Township, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

·      Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other Than to Attend Court

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Michael MACLEAN – Drunk Driving

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

On March 30, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver in the area of 45th Street South in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Officers were able to locate the vehicle at the owner’s address. After speaking with the owner/driver, officers noticed an odour of alcohol on the individual’s breath and conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, Michael MACLEAN, 49-year-old of Wasaga Beach was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Police Finally Crack Down On Drunk Driving In Wasaga Beach – 4 More Arrested

(WASAGA BEACH, SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four individuals with impaired driving related charges over the course of one day.

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a single vehicle collision on County Road 90 west of George Johnson Road in Springwater Township. Officers located the vehicle and the driver at the address provided. After noticing an odour of alcohol, officers conducted an impaired driving investigation on the driver. As a result of the investigation, Isabel FARR, 19-year-old of Beeton New Tecumseth was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 3:43 a.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to an individual driving an all-terrain vehicle on County Road 90 in Springwater Township. Officers located the vehicle and its driver at a nearby gas station. After speaking with the individual, officers noticed an odour of alcohol and conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, Michael HUGHES, 40-year-old of Essa Township was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand

·      Two counts of Mischief Under $5000

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers were conducting general patrol on Queen Street East Road in Springwater Township. Officers were alerted to a possible suspended driver by the in car Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system and conducted a traffic stop. The driver exited the vehicle and attempted to flee from police but was caught and arrested at the scene. As a result of the investigation, Matthew LABADIE, 28-year-old of Barrie was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Flight from Peace Officer

·      Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance

·      Driving while Under Suspension (HTA)

·      Drive Motor Vehicle, No Currently Validated Permit (HTA)

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a possible impaired driver on Rose Valley Way in Wasaga Beach. Officers located the vehicle and spoke to the driver. After noticing an odour of alcohol, officers conducted an impaired driving investigation on the driver. As a result of the investigation, James SCHMIDT, 49-year-old of Wasaga Beach was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Failure to Comply with Release Order – other than to attend court

The accused are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Child Sexually Assaulted – Christopher SISSON Arrested #PervertAlert

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Major Crime Unit of the Huronia West OPP is notifying the public of an arrest made in Sexual Assault investigations stemming from multiple incidents.

It is alleged that:

  • In March 2025, the accused established contact with a young person, posing as “Justin, 15yrs.”, using Snapchat, a popular online social media application, for the purposes of committing a criminal offence.

It is further alleged that:

  • In the Fall of 2024, while in the area of Wasaga’s Beach Area #1, the accused sexually assaulted a young person.

On Friday, March 14, 2025, Christopher SISSON, 23-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with:

  1. One count of Luring a Child
  2. One count of Sexual Assault
  3. One count of Sexual Interference

He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, Collingwood, on April 8, 2025. Investigators are concerned there may be more victims. An image has been released.

Any person with information regarding the person (or his online activities), associated to this investigation, should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.tipsubmit.com (Edit link as required based on your local policies.) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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39 Year Old Arrested In Wasaga Beach – Details Released

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual with impaired driving related charges after an officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle operating without rear lights.

On March 6, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Huronia West OPP officers conducted a traffic stop while on general patrol on Mosley Street in Wasaga Beach. After a brief discussion with the driver, the officer conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Julia MACFARLAND, 39-year-old of Clearview Township, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Pervet Alert – Brayden STURGESS Arrested – Details Released

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU), with the assistance of the Huronia West OPP and OPP Digital Forensics, has arrested and charged a Wasaga Beach resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence, and several electronic devices were seized.

Brayden STURGESS, 24 years of age from Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Possession of child pornography, section 163.1(4) – two counts

• Make child pornography available, section 163.1(3)

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on February 13, 2025.

“Children deserve to grow up safe and free from harm. Each time an image or video of child sexual abuse is shared, it can deepen the trauma for that child. The OPP remains committed to identifying and prosecuting those who exploit children online.”

– Detective Staff Sergeant Chris Barkey, OPP CSEU

The OPP will continue to aggressively identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children. Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by speaking with their children about internet safety. Parents can find resources to assist them at cybertip.ca or protectchildren.ca.

If you have information regarding online child exploitation and wish to provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Information may also be reported through cybertip.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Caleb BESLEY – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired driving following a RIDE check in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

On February 6, 2025, at approximately 12:04 a.m., members of Huronia West OPP were conducting a RIDE spot check for sobriety on River Road West. A vehicle entered the RIDE spot check and police began an impaired driving investigation after noticing an odour of alcohol on the driver. A roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) was administered on the driver. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Huronia West OPP Detachment for further investigation.

As a result, Caleb BESLEY, 31-year-old of Wasaga Beach, has been charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals with impaired driving related charges after a traffic complaint of all terrain vehicles (ATV) driving dangerously on roads.

On February 3, 2025, at approximately 8:29 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Toner Street in the Town of Wasaga Beach. Officers patrolled the area and located three ATVs with two of them being in the ditch. After a brief discussion with the drivers, the officers conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result:

Evan-James TOMPOROWSKI, 30-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The Male was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Adult Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle

·      Adult Unlawfully Drive Off Road Vehicle on Highway

·      Adult Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence

·      Adult Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance (CAIA)

Austin LAMONDIN, 28-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The Male was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Adult Unlawfully Drive Off Road Vehicle on Highway

·      Adult Fail to Surrender Licence

Jordan HALL, 29-year-old of Collingwood, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The Male was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Adult Driving while under suspension

All three accused are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

NEWMAN Was Arrested

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

On January 28, 2025, at approximately 11:59 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver on Main Street in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Officers located the vehicle on River Road West and conducted a traffic stop. After noticing an odour of alcohol, officers administered a roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) on the driver. As a result of the investigation, Chloe NEWMAN, 30-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

2 Arrested For Armed Robbery

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals in relation to a theft of a motor vehicle.

On January 2, 2025, uniform members of HW responded to the report of an armed robbery of an UBER driver. The driver responded to a request for pick up at the Pizza Pizza in Wasaga Beach. After the picking up the suspect and mobile, the suspect pressed an object against the driver’s head and demanded he pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and get out. After the driver complied, the suspect fled the area in the vehicle alone leaving the driver behind.

Uniformed officers patrolled the area, located the vehicle and an attempt was made to stop the vehicle however, the driver failed to stop. The vehicle was later found abandoned in a parking lot in Collingwood.

The Huronia West Crime Unit, Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) were able to locate and arrest the two suspects at a residence in Collingwood without incident.

As a result of the investigation, a youth from Wasaga Beach was arrested and charged with:

  • YPC Robbery using Firearm
  • YPC Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
  • YPC Flight from peace officer
  • YPC Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Failure to attend court while on Release Order

The identity of the youth will be withheld under the provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

Subsequently, Justice McEWEN, 20-year-old from Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Flight from peace officer

The two accused were held for a bail hearing and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

CRAMP – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after a single vehicle collision.

On January 7, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers were conducting general patrol on Main Street in The Town of Wasaga Beach and located a single vehicle collision where a vehicle had struck a light pole. After speaking with the driver, officers conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Beverly CRAMP, 58-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Uber Driver Carjacked

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – On January 1st, 2025, officers of the Huronia West Ontario Provincial Police responded to report of a robbery of an Uber driver. The incident occurred at approximately 10:16 pm on Mosley Street, near Pizza Pizza in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

A passenger entered an Uber vehicle and after a short interaction, the male suspect threatened the driver & stole the motor vehicle. The Uber driver was left at the side of the road and was able to flee without injury. No weapon was seen.

Officers of Collingwood OPP joined Huronia West in the search for the suspect and stolen vehicle. Police were able to track the vehicle to the Collingwood area. Just after midnight, the vehicle was located by Collingwood officers in the vicinity of 8th street and Walnut street.

Members of Central Region OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) responded to the area and a canine track was conducted. The suspect was not located. The recovered stolen vehicle has been processed for evidence by the OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS).

Huronia West OPP’s crime unit have taken over the investigation and are following up on a possible suspect.  No further details, including suspect descriptors will be released at this time. Huronia West OPP are asking anyone with video or information to call the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Crime Stoppers can be reached anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

78 Year Old From Wasaga Beach Arrested

(Wasaga Beach, ON) – Officers from the Huronia West OPP were able to respond promptly on Christmas Eve to reports of a black sedan driving in the oncoming lane of traffic and striking snow-banks on River Road West in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

At approximately 9:02 p.m. officers conducted a traffic stop with the suspect vehicle and immediately entered into an impaired driving investigation. The driver was ultimately arrested for impaired operation and was transported to detachment for additional testing.

The accused, Diane HANDY, a 78-year-old female from Wasaga Beach is charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol

–      Operation while impaired – 80+

The accused has been released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. Until then she faces a 90-day drivers licence suspensions and 7-day vehicle impoundment.

The Huronia West OPP remains vigilant in their goal to take alcohol & drug-impaired drivers off our roads through strict enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, please call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

More Impaired Drivers – ZORMANN, TOP & GOODFELLOW-RODGERS

(Wasaga Beach, ON) – On the 20th of December 2024 at 10:30 a.m., an officer with the Huronia West OPP was conducting routine patrols near Zoo Park and River Road West in the Town of Wasaga Beach. At that time, he had cause to stop a black 4-door sedan to confirm the drivers licence status. Immediately, the officer entered into an impaired driving investigation. The driver was arrested for impaired driving by a drug, and a demand was made that he submit to an evaluation by a Drug Recognition Expert. 

Michael ZORMANN, a 34-year-old male from the Town of Wasaga Beach is charged with:

–      Operation while impaired

–      Fail or refuse to comply with demand

–      Operation while prohibited

–      Take motor vehicle without consent

(Springwater Twp., ON) – On the 20th of December 2024 at 12:37 p.m., an officer with the Huronia West OPP was mobile on Horseshoe Valley Rd. W. near Highway 26 in the Township of Springwater. At that time the officer observed the vehicle ahead swerving in its lane and erratically navigating a curve.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and a demand was made that the driver submit to roadside alcohol screening. The driver registered a “FAIL” and was arrested for impaired driving.

After subsequent testing at the detachment, the accused, Jane TOPP, a 64-year-old female from Bracebridge, ON was charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – 80+

(Clearview, Twp., ON) – On the 21st of December 2024 at 9:24 a.m., officers with the Huronia West OPP were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision where a pick-up truck had overturned on the Sunnidale-Tosorontio Townline in the Township of Clearview. Some keen-eyed witnesses were able to identify the driver and suspected that he was impaired by alcohol.

When officers arrived on scene the driver had already fled. He was located at his residence a short distance away.

The investigating officer made a demand that the driver submit to roadside alcohol screening. The driver registered a “FAIL” and was arrested for impaired driving.

After subsequent testing at the detachment, the accused, Mitchell GOODFELLOW-RODGERS, a 22-year-old male from Adjala-Tosorontio Township, ON was charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – 80+

–      Fail to remain (HTA)

–      Fail to report (HTA)

All accused parties named above have been released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. Until then they face 90-day drivers licence suspensions and 7-day vehicle impoundments.

The Huronia West OPP remains vigilant in their goal to take alcohol & drug-impaired drivers off our roads through strict enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, please call 9-1-1 to report it.