(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three individuals with impaired driving-related offences between October 11 and October 16, 2025.
OPP officers from the Dufferin Detachment have been actively working to keep our roads safe by removing impaired drivers from the community. During this period, five drivers were taken off the road, helping to ensure safer travel for everyone in Dufferin County.
Andrew STERLING, a 37-year-old male from Shelburne, has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor
John DICKIE, a 46-year-old male from Mulmur, has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Amber light – fail to stop
· Fail to surrender insurance card
· Care or control of a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor
· Fail to yield from a private road
Brittani KOZAK, a 33-year-old female from Erin, has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
· Care or control of a vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
· Possession of unmarked cigarettes
The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licences have been suspended, and their vehicles impounded.
The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, public transit, or stay overnight. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs can impair your judgment. In a split second, you could ruin your future, harm or kill others, and cause deep pain to those who love 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 visit www.crimestopperssdm.com.