(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving after being stopped for speeding in in the Town of New Tecumseth.
On September 11, 2025, shortly before 11:00 p.m., A Nottawasaga OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement westbound on Highway 89 near Sideroad 10 in the Town of New Tecumseth when they observed a vehicle speeding with a malfunctioning passenger-side rear taillight. The vehicle was also seen crossing into the oncoming lane, nearly colliding with a parallel vehicle. the officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding and during the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest.
As a result of the investigation, Ronald VELEZ SANCHEZ 35-years-old of Alliston was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit
- Fail to have insurance card
- Fail to notify change of address – licence
The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on October 9, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.
The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.
For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving