(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Brantford resident with impaired driving-related offences following a traffic complaint.
On June 10, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers received a traffic complaint in the area of Airport Road in the Township of Mulmur. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the male driver, officers observed signs of impairment and began an impaired driving investigation.
George PANTON, a 45-year-old male, from Brantford has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
• Drive – hand held communication device
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Drive motor vehicle – no licence
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.