(MONO, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.
On April 5, 2025, just before 6:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a call for service in the area of Highway 10 in the Town of Mono. Officers were able to locate the accused shortly thereafter. After a brief conversation, the officers quickly identified signs that led them to initiate an impaired driving investigation.
Vincent RATTANATRAY, a 22-year-old male, from Owen Sound has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
• Failure or refusal to comply with demand
• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
• Possess unmarked cigarettes
• Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
• Fail to surrender insurance card
• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.
The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists 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. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.
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 suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.