(DRYDEN, ON) – On August 14th, 2025 at approximately 09:45 a.m., the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a male that was sleeping in a parked and running vehicle on Highway 594, for over 6 hours.
The officers attended and it was determined that the driver was impaired. The driver was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment where a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) opined that the driver was impaired by drug.
As a result of the investigation, Wade LERAT, 41, from Saskatchewan was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs;
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on September 15th, 2025.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.