( NEW TECUMSETH , ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a single motor vehicle collision in the Town of New Tecumseth.
On September 30, 2025, shortly before 5:30 p.m., members of the Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on 10 Sideroad between the 3rd and 4th Line in the Town of New Tecumseth where the driver went into the ditch. Officers located the vehicle and met with the driver. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drugs, leading to the driver’s arrest.
As a result of the investigation, Matthew HARRISON 27-years-old of Beeton was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on October 30, 2025, to answer to the charge.
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.