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Greenstone OPP Police Press Releases

Maikayla BURT – Drunk Driving

(GREENSTONE, ON) – Impaired operation charges have been laid following a traffic stop.

On July 19, 2024, just before 12:30 a.m., members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for a traffic violation on Main Street in the Municipality of Greenstone.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Greenstone OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Maikayla BURT, 25-years-old, of Hannon, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·        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 Greenstone on August 15, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. It is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. 

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Eric Kettle – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On July 24th at approximately 2:00 p.m., Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver in Kinmount. Officers located the vehicle traveling westbound on Crego Street.

As a result of the traffic stop, the driver, 65-year-old, Eric Kettle from Kinmount was arrested and charged with

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

The accused received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was released from custody with conditions and will appear in court at a future date.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

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Haliburton OPP Police Press Releases

Robin KIRCHEN Was Arrested

(HALIBURTON, ON) – The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have changed an individual with impaired driving in connection to a stolen vehicle investigation in the Township of Minden Hills.

On July 25, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on St. Germaine Street. While police patrolled the area, a concerned motorist called 9-1-1 to report a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed, matching the description of the stolen vehicle.

At 7:10 p.m., an officer located the vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 35 at Davis Lake Road and conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with the driver, who matched the victim’s description, the officer was also led into an impaired operation investigation. The accused was arrested and charged, and the vehicle was returned undamaged to its rightful owner.

Robin KIRCHEN, a 40-year-old from Peterborough, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Theft of Motor vehicle
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on August 7, 2024.

The Haliburton Highlands OPP wish to thank community members who assisted in the investigation. The OPP values its relationships with our communities, and we will continue to focus on our mission to serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1.

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Russell BURTON – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(NORTH BAY, ON) – One person charged for Impaired Driving.

 On July 23, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Chiswick Line, Chisholm Township involving an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) that was towing a boat. 

Through investigation, Russell BURTON, 48 years-of-age, of Ear Falls Township, was charged with:

  • Take motor vehicle without consent
  • Operation while Prohibited
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol
  • Careless Driving

The accused’s drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and they are scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on August 13, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists to report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Tony ALTENBURG – Drunk Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another person with impaired driving offences after responding to a traffic complaint on Highway 11 South in Bracebridge, ON.

On July 22, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers responded to concerns from members of the public about the driving behaviour of southbound vehicle on Highway 11 South in Bracebridge. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop near Cedar Lane and subsequently arrested and charged 52-year-old Tony ALTENBURG of Oro-Medonte, ON with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b).

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 20, 2024 to answer to his charges. Drivers who are charged with impaired driving offenses also suffer an immediate 90 day drivers license suspension and have their vehicle impounded.

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel BALLARD Was Arrested

(NORTH BAY, ON) – One person charged for impaired operation of vessel. 

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Snowmobile, ATV, Vessel Enforcement (S.A.V.E.) Team were conducting marine patrol on Trout Lake.

Through investigation, a lone operator of one vessel was charged. 

Daniel BALLARD, 40 years-of-age of North Bay was charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days. They are scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on August 27, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists to report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Ottawa Police Service Police Press Releases

David BRACZKOWSKI – Drunk Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving charges against an individual from Ottawa after an early morning collision.

Shortly after 4:00 a.m on July 24, Ottawa OPP responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 417 near St. Laurent. The investigation revealed that one of the drivers was impaired by alcohol. 

David BRACZKOWSKI, 37 years of age has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

As a result, Braczkowski received an immediate 90-day driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

Braczkowski was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court on September 24, 2024. 

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Mulmur OPP Police Press Releases

Jill MAXWELL – Drunk Driving

(MULMUR, ON) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver with impaired operation related offences as the result of a single motor vehicle collision.

On July 18, 2024, just before 11:45 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the Township of Mulmur. Officers arrived on scene and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Jill MAXWELL, a 59-year-old female, from the Township of Mulmur has been charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist 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.

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Assignack OPP Police Press Releases

18 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(ASSIGINACK TOWNSHIP, ON) – One individual has been arrested and charged with impaired driving following a motor vehicle collision.

On July 20, 2024, shortly after 6:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Arthur Street in Assiginack Township. Upon arrival, police learned that the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Police attended the hospital and upon speaking with the driver, determined the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired driving.

As a result of the investigation, Chase BECKS, 18-years-old from Providence Bay has been charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on August 27, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, as well as an additional three-day suspension. The vehicle was also impounded for seven days.

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Grand Bend OPP Police Press Releases

Surinder SINGH – Drunk Driving

(GRAND BEND) – A traffic complaint led to an individual being charged with impaired driving in Grand Bend.

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 9:12 p.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a possible impaired driver leaving an address on Beach Lane, Grand Bend.

Police located the vehicle and driver shortly thereafter.

As a result of the investigation, Surinder SINGH, 29-year-old from Waterloo, was charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with the following:

  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension

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 August 29, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Grand Bend

Matthew GRANTHAM – Drunk Driving

(GRAND BEND, ON) – Officers swift response to a dangerous driving incident resulted in the discovery and arrest of an impaired driver.

On July 21, 2024, just after 2:30 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Government Road, Grand Bend.

As a result of the investigation, Matthew GRANTHAM, 40-year-old of Strathroy-Caradoc Township, was charged with the following:

  • Operation while Impaired- alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Mischief – renders property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective

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 August 26, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

David OGORMAN – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham Detachment, initiated an investigation after a Provincial Park Warden reported a suspected impaired driver.

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 2:20 p.m., members of the Elgin County OPP located the involved vehicle and spoke with the driver at a campsite within Rondeau Provincial Park, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication, the individual was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Elgin OPP, Chatham Detachment, for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, David OGORMAN, a 67-year-old from Windsor was charged with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on August 12, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive, anywhere. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan LAND – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation to an impaired driving incident in Turkey Point.

At approximately 11:54 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Turkey Point Road in Turkey Point, Norfolk County, when they stopped a vehicle and assessed the driver for sobriety.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 26-year-old Jordan LAND of Norfolk County:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

If you observe a driver you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Michael Bushey – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – July 21st at approximately 7:30 p.m. Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 35 near Lindsay.

As a result of the traffic stop, the driver, 39-year-old, Michael Bushey from Lindsay was arrested and charged with

–      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

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

–      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

Michael Bushey received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

Michael Bushey was released from custody with conditions and will appear in court at a future date.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

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OPP Police Press Releases Russell

Felix Lecomte – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(RUSSELL TWP, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a motorist for impaired driving and other charges.

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded after receiving numerous calls concerning an erratic driver on Highway 417 near mile marker

417. The complainants stated that a blue Mazda CX5, travelling west bound, was continuously flashing it’s high-beams and stopped in a live lane causing vehicles to use the shoulder to avoid the vehicle. The complainants also provided police with the vehicle’s licence plate number.

The vehicle was later located in the drive thru of the Embrun McDonalds. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled almost striking a police vehicle head on. Police continued their investigation and after identifying the driver they contacted him, and he agreed to turn himself in. Police also located the suspect vehicle parked on a street in a nearby neighbourhood.

As a result of the investigation, 22-year-old Felix Lecomte, from Embrun, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol CC
  • Flight from peace officer CC
  • Dangerous operation CC
  • Driver motor vehicle – no licence HTA

The vehicle was impounded for forty-five days, and the accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on August 28, 2024.