(ETON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On August 15th, 2025 at approximately 08:45 p.m., the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle that was travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 17.
The officers conducted a traffic stop and it was determined that the driver was impaired. The driver was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Joshua ROBB, 31, from Dryden was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs; – Criminal Code
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) – Criminal Code
- Dangerous operation – Criminal Code
- Drive motor vehicle -perform stunt-excessive speed – HTA
- Unsafe move – lane or shoulder – HTA
- Drive left of centre – approaching crest of grade – HTA
- Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available – LLCA
- Fail to have insurance card – CAIA
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on September 15th, 2025.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.