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Goualis River

Joseph REVILLE Was Arrested

(GOUALIS RIVER, ON) – A traffic stop in Goulais River has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On April 13, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17 near Pine Shores Road, when officers observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and failing to maintain its lane.     

A traffic stop was conducted, where investigation determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. A search of the vehicle located both sealed and open containers of alcohol. As a result, Joseph REVILLE, 29 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding – 1-49 km/hr over posted limit
  • Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
  • Fail to have insurance card

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 3, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Lisa BALDWIN Was Arrested

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police, while on foot patrol, in the Town of Ingersoll, detected and arrested an impaired driver.

At approximately 2:35 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment, witnessed the driver of a vehicle showing signs of impairment.

Police were on foot patrol on Thames Street when they were able to stop the vehicle.

After speaking to the driver, police observed further signs of impairment and made an arrest.

After conducting testing at the detachment, Lisa BALDWIN, 43 years-of-age of Ingersoll, was charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

·      Operation While Impaired

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

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on May 28, 2024.

Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 from a cell phone.

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Balmertown OPP Police Press Releases

Kourtnie SANDERSON Was Arrested

(BALMERTOWN, ON) – A traffic stop has resulted in one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On April 14, 2024, just after 3:30 a.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in the area of Dickenson Road in Balmertown.

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 Red Lake OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Kourtnie SANDERSON, 29-years-old, of Balmertown, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Disobey Stop Sign – Fail to Stop – two counts

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on June 20, 2024.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Wawa

Daniel MACPHAIL Was Arrested

(WAWA, ON) – A collision has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On April 15, 2024, shortly after 10:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was notified of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 519 near Highway 17, north of the town of Wawa.  

Through investigation, officers determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Daniel MACPHAIL, 26 years-of-age, of Sault Ste. Marie was arrested and charged with the following:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 10, 2024 in Wawa. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

No amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. If you believe a driver is impaired, please call 9-1-1 or contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Scott LASHER Was Arrested

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On April 15, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an erratic driver on New Credit Road, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

The investigation determined that a single vehicle collision had occurred, and the driver left the scene.

The vehicle was located a short time later and upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent they had consumed alcohol. The individual was taken into custody and transported to the OPP detachment for testing.

As a result, 63-year-old Scott LASHER of Niagara Falls was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive While Under Suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on May 28, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Kyle MAURICE Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – A driver has been charged with Impaired driving after their vehicle was stopped at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program

On April 16, 2024, at shortly after 2:00 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Front Street, West Nipissing.

Officers spoke with the driver and read them the Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand. The driver provided a sample of their breath and as a result was arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

Kyle MAURICE, 24-years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Fail to have insurance card
  • Fail to notify change of address – licence

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on May 2, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Andrew McGREGOR Was Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – A driver was charged with impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop.

On April 13, 2024, shortly before 10:30 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle speeding on Elm Street, in the City of Greater Sudbury

The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew McGREGOR, 38 years-of-age, from Chelmsford, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2024, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

More Drunk Drivers Taken Off The Road

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – The Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made four separate arrests related to impaired driving over a three day period..

On April 12, 2024, at approximately 10:30pm, the Peterborough County OPP responded to a report of a single motor vehicle in the ditch that was reported on Fallis Line in Selwyn Township. The vehicle left the roadway driving across the front lawn of a residence, narrowly missing striking the house. The driver made attempts to drive off the lawn only to create deep ruts and getting the vehicle stuck in the ditch. The driver, realizing that the vehicle was now stuck, fled the scene prior to police arrival. Officers arrived on scene and after patrolling the area, located the driver walking a short distance away. While officers spoke with the driver, an odour of alcohol was detected as well as signs of impairment. As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested.

Andy VARDON-ELEMENT (age 28) of Peterborough, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 4, 2024.

On April 13, 2024, just shortly after 3:30pm, Peterborough County OPP officers were called to a business in Havelock after a bystander observed a vehicle that had struck the building while attempting to park. The driver was located unconscious in the vehicle. Police, Fire and EMS were dispatched to the location to ensure the well-being of the driver. Officers arrived on scene and quickly observed signs of impairment as well as an odour of alcohol coming from the breath of the driver. The driver was transported to hospital to attend to some minor injuries and was arrested.

Debra LEVERE (age 64) of Havelock, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on May 14, 2024.

On April 14, 2024, just after 2:30am, Peterborough County OPP officers received a call in relation to a single motor vehicle collision that occurred on County Road 8 in Douro-Dummer Township. A passerby advised that they had seen the damaged vehicle and approached it only to find the driver unconscious behind the wheel. It was at that point they call 911. Peterborough County OPP officers arrived at scene to find a heavily damaged vehicle that had gone off the road possibly flipping multiple times prior to coming to a stop on all four wheels. Officers spoke to the now conscious driver and quickly observed signs of impairment as well as an odour of alcohol coming from the breath of the driver. As a result of their investigation, the driver was arrested.

Dawson ENGLISH (age 20) of Asphodel-Norwood, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Having Care or Control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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

·      Possess more than one licence

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 4, 2024.               

On April 14, 2024, just prior to 8:00pm, Peterborough County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Poplar Plains Drive in the Cavan-Monaghan Township. Upon speaking with the driver officers detected possible signs of impairment. Officers read the driver the Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand, the driver provided a sample of their breath and as a result was arrested.

Eric SORENSEN (age 35) of Cavan-Monaghan Township, ON, was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on May 21, 2024.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Mathew CLARKE Was Arrested

(KILLALOE, ON) – Police have laid impaired charges on a driver after responding to a report of a vehicle collision.

On April 13, 2024, just after 9:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision involving a pickup truck on 60 Highway in the Township of South Algonquin.

As part of the investigation the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Mathew CLARKE of Angus was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Impaired Operation; and,
  • Over 80 mgs of Alcohol per 100 ml of Blood.

The accused was further charged with driving with no licence, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and having open liquor, contrary to the Liquor Licence Act and issued a summons to appear in court.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 8, 2024, Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke. The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle towed and impounded. No reported injuries.

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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases WFP

19 Year Old From Kincardine Arrested

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On April 13, 2024, at 4:47 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single motor vehicle collision along Bruce Road 86 in Huron-Kinloss.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Ryan BYTHEWAY, 19-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

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

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Red Lake

Miranda KAKEGAMIC Was Arrested

(RED LAKE, ON) – A traffic stop in the Municipality of Red Lake has resulted in one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On April 11, 2024, just before 4:30 p.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in the area of Hughes Crescent following a traffic violation.

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 Red Lake OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Miranda KAKEGAMIC, 31-years-old, of Keewaywin First Nation, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on June 20, 2024.

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

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Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Derek DOCHERTY From Kincardine Was Arrested

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 12, 2024, at 11:38 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report for a possible impaired driver along Queen Street in Kincardine. The vehicle was then located by officers along Highway 9.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Derek DOCHERTY, 60-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

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

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler Williams Was Arrested

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On April 11, 2024, members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint on 1st Avenue South in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. At approximately 11:07 p.m., police stopped a vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver. The investigating officer administered a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test, registering a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Tyler Williams, 56-years-old, from the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) 
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Dufferin Police Press Releases

Samuel RUTHERFORD Was Arrested

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one driver with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.

On April 8, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP responded to a call for service for a possible impaired driver in the area of HWY 10 and Fourth Avenue in the Town of Orangeville. Officers located the suspect and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation. 

Samuel RUTHERFORD, a 27-year-old male, from Lindsay has been charged with:

•     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 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.

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 have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Upsala

Victor LINDSAY Was Arrested

(UPSALA TOWNSHIP, ON) – A traffic complaint has resulted in one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On April 10, 2024, just after 2:30 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 17 in Upsala Township for a suspected impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.

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 Thunder Bay OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Victor LINDSAY, 60-years-old, of Kingston, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on June 11, 2024.

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