(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation related offences, within twenty-four hours of each other.
On December 23, 2024, just after 3:30 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Program on Hockley Road in the Town of Mono when a vehicle entered. Officers spoke with the driver which led to an impaired operation investigation.
Richard STRINGER, a 53-year-old from Shelburne has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired- alcohol and drug
• Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor
• Drive with seat belt assembly removed
• Fail to surrender insurance card
• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
Twenty-four hours later, on December 24, 2024, just before 3:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP responded to a call for service involving a vehicle in a ditch, partly blocking the roadway. Police arrived at a location on 2nd Line SW in the Township of Melancthon and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.
Michael CARROLL, a 54-year-old from Melancthon has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired- alcohol and drug
The accused individuals are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and vehicles impounded.
The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.
Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.