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ALNWICK-HALDIMAND OPP Police Press Releases

79 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(ALNWICK-HALDIMAND TOWNSHIP) – On Wednesday February 19, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, a concerned motorist came upon a black Nissan pick-up truck that appeared to have spun out on County Road 22 just east of County Road 45. The motorist contacted the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as the pick-up truck was blocking a lane of the roadway. Officers arrived on scene and upon speaking with the driver of the pick-up truck detected a strong odour of alcohol. The driver was taken into custody and transported to a nearby OPP detachment where further testing was conducted resulting in the driver registering over twice the legal limit.

Carl CHAPPLE (age 79) of Alnwick-Haldimand Township, Ontario was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on March 26, 2025.

Police continue to rely on members of the public to report suspected impaired drivers. Many of these drivers are caught because of concerned citizens being conscious of irregular or erratic driving behaviors that continue to put other motorists at risk of tragedies caused by impaired drivers on our roadways.

The Northumberland County OPP reminds motorists that any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs call 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases Warwick

Dalton JONES – Drunk Driving

(WARWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – On January 26, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Confederation Line, Warwick Township.

As a result, Dalton JONES, 40-year-old from the Municipality of Lambton Shores, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 4, 2025, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Bobbi-Lyn GROFF – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after single-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Thames Centre.

On January 25, 2025, at 3:22 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to the Westbound lanes of Highway 401 in Thames Centre for report of a single vehicle collision.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Bobbi-Lyn GROFF, a 46-year-old of London has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

·      Class G1 licence holder – carry front-seat passenger

·      Class G1 licence holder – drive on prohibited highway

·      Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on March 4, 2025.

There were no injuries reported.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

72 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A driver was arrested for impaired driving after their vehicle collided into a ditch on Highway 401 in South-West Oxford.

On January 23, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 401, in South-West Oxford Township.

Gary WESTGARTH, a 72- year-old resident of London was charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

·      Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

·      Operation While Impaired

·      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on a later date.

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MANITOWANING

Timothy PELTIER – Drunk Driving

(MANITOWANING, ON) – One person is facing impaired charges following a traffic complaint in Assiginack Township.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Clover Valley Road in Assiginack Township. Police located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Little Current detachment for further testing.

As a result, the driver, Timothy PELTIER, 55-years-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on February 11, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Drunk Driver Arrested In Kincardine

(KINCARDINE, ON) – One person is facing charges after the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located an impaired driver during a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check. 

On July 11, 2024, at 11:13 p.m., the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check on Bruce Road 23 in the Municipality of Kincardine. Officers were utilizing Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) which means an Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) is used on every driver. A vehicle entered the RIDE check and the driver registered a fail on the ASD.

As a result, Robert Melanson, 57-years-old from Hamilton was charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Walkerton on September 4, 2024.

As part of enhancing its efforts to deter impaired drivers and make roads safer, all OPP officers in Highway Safety Division Detachments throughout the GTA are now conducting Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) as part of every lawful traffic stop.

Drivers are reminded that the federal Mandatory Alcohol Screening law allows a police officer with an approved alcohol screening device to demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver without having reasonable suspicion that a driver is alcohol impaired.

If you suspect an impaired driver, please call 911.

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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver Hits Pedestrian

On Wednesday May 8th, 2024, at 3:40 p.m., the Owen Sound Police Service responded to a collision near 4th Avenue West and 16th Street West in Owen Sound.  It was reported that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene.

Emergency Services attended, including Grey County Paramedics, who transported the 14 year old pedestrian to Brightshores Health System for treatment of injuries. 

Police investigation led Officers to a West side residential area where the involved driver and vehicle were located.   The 47 year old female driver was found to be impaired by alcohol and arrested by Police. 

After providing samples of her breath into an approved Intoxilyzer instrument, the results showed that the blood alcohol levels of the driver were more than 3 times the legal limit.  The accused woman from Owen Sound has been charged with Operation while Impaired, Operating with Over 80mg of Alcohol, Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm and Failing to Stop After Accident contrary to the Criminal Code.  The accused is to appear in court to answer to the charges on May, 23rd, 2024, in Owen Sound.

If any witnesses have available dash camera footage, please contact the investigating officer, Cst. Reid, at [email protected]. 

This incident is one of many recent serious vehicle collisions in the Owen Sound and Grey Bruce areas.  As the warmer weather approaches Police are reminding citizens to please slow down, be attentive and do not drink/drug and drive. 

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Nairn-Hyman OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead – Drunk Driver Arrested

(NAIRN-HYMAN TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following a fatal collision on Highway 17.

On May 5, 2024, shortly after 2:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services and the Nairn-Hyman Fire Department responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Nairn-Hyman Township. Information revealed that an eastbound vehicle collided head-on with a westbound vehicle.

A person, 73-years-old, from Wisconsin, USA, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Two other individuals were transported to a local hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Sasha PAN, 32-years-old, from Warren has been charged with:

  • Dangerous operation causing death
  • Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
  • Operation while impaired causing death
  • Operation while impaired causing bodily harm

The accused was held in custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Sudbury Bail Court on May 6, 2024.

The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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Huron OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Drunk Driver Arrested After Running Stop Sign – Name Released

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – A driver who failed to stop for a stop sign is facing charges after failing the Approved Screening Device (ASD) in Huron County.

On March 24, 2024, at 1:10 a.m., the Huron County OPP observed a motor vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign on Duke Street in Huron East. While the officers were speaking to the driver, the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver provided a sample of breath into an ASD which registered a fail. The driver was arrested and transported to the Huron County OPP Detachment for further tests by a Qualified Breath Technician.

David Miller, 31-years-old of Huron County was charged with:

·    Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·    Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

·    Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·    Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on April 22, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving.  If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.