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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Sunpreet Singh – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with alcohol related charges on Friday.

On March 1, 2024, Caledon OPP officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check on Ellwood Drive West near Station Road, in the Town of Caledon. Just prior to 11:30 p.m., a vehicle entered the area and officers formed grounds the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

Following the investigation, Luis PALACIOS-RAMOS, 58, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

Just moments later, on the same day, Caledon OPP officers received a report of a single vehicle collision on Heart Lake Road, near King Street, in the Town of Caledon. Shortly after 11:30 p.m., officers arrived on scene and subsequently formed grounds the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result of the investigation, Sunpreet Singh, 25, of Caledon, was charged with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 21, 2024, to answer to their charge(s). The vehicles were also impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licences were suspended for a period of 90 days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Severn

Stephanie COECK – Drunk Driving

(SEVERN TOWNSHIP, ON)- On March 3, 2024 near 10:00 a.m. an officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment was patrolling on Highway 400, Severn Township in a police vehicle equipped with a Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) at which time the ALPR made notification of a possible suspended driver operating the SUV. A vehicle stop was made resulting in the officer upon speaking with the driver and entered into an drinking and driving investigation.

As a result of this investigation the driver of the SUV, Stephanie COECK 44-years of Bala has been charged criminally with the following driving offences.

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

And Further with

  • Driving while under suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused was released from police custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on March 14, 2024, and faces a 90 day driver’s licence suspension along with a tow and impound invoice for seven days as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines).

Recently, patrol officers were able to set up 12 Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) programs at various roadway locations resulting in over 180 drivers being checked for signs of impairment.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

4 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four drivers with impaired operation related offences over the weekend.

On March 2, 2024, just before 1:30 a.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check on Buena Vista Drive, in the Town of Mono. A driver entered the area and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Michael KOSZIWKA, a 35-year-old male, from Erin has been charged with:

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

On March 2, 2024, just after 8:30 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check on Tideman Drive, in the Town of Orangeville. A driver entered the area and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Christopher OSTERBERG, a 48-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

•      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

•      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

On March 2, 2024, just after 11:00 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP conducted a traffic stop on CTY RD 109, in the Township of Amaranth. Officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Quinton KEATS, a 47-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

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

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

On March 3, 2024, just after 1:30 a.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Mono-Amaranth Townline and Hughson Street, in the Township of Amaranth. Officers attended the scene and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Massimo DICECCO, a 29-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused parties are 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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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Timothy GALLAGHER & James KUIACK Arrested

(KILLALOE, ON) – Police have charged two drivers with impaired criminal offences over the past week.

On February 28, 2024, just before 9:00 p.m., the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a passenger car on Smaglinski-Stoppa Parkway, in the Township of Madawaska Valley.

As part of the investigation, the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, 61-year-old James KUIACK of Killaloe was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offence:

  • refusal to comply with breath demand.

The accused was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on March 13, 2024, Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke.

On March 3, 2024, just after midnight, members the Killaloe Detachment conducted a RIDE check on Crimson Maple Road, in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. Police conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck at this location.

As part of the investigation, the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, 39-year-old Timothy GALLAGHER of North Algona Wilberforce Township was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • impaired operation of a conveyance;
  • operating a conveyance while having over 80 mgs of alcohol per 100 ml of blood; and,
  • careless storage of a firearm.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in court on March 27, 2024, Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke. The licence was seized and suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle towed and impounded.

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Chatsworth OPP Police Press Releases

Jeffery McKeachnie Arrested Following Collision

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver who crashed their vehicle into the ditch.

On March 2, 2024, at 1:27 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were patrolling Highway 10 in Chatsworth Township when they located a vehicle in the ditch. While the officers were speaking to the driver, the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment for further tests by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Jeffery McKeachnie, 30-years-old of South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Driving while under suspension

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 21, 2024.

Road safety is a priority for the OPP and officers are trained in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and as Drug Recognition Experts (DRE), giving them the skills to identify a driver who is impaired by a drug. Officers can also use Approved Drug Screening Equipment to enforce zero tolerance sanctions with young, novice and commercial 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.

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OPP Police Press Releases Strathroy-Caradoc

Shannon CHURCHILL – Drunk Driving

(STRATHROY-CARADOC ON) – A Strathroy resident has been charged with Impaired Operation following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

On March 2, 2024, at 7:04 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Calvert Drive in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, observed a suspicious vehicle at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Shannon CHURCHILL, a 53-year-old of Strathroy, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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 April 29, 2024.

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. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Yokithan JEYAKUMAR – Drunk Driving

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

On March 2, 2024, shortly after 9:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 69, in the City of Greater Sudbury.

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

As a result of the investigation, Yokithan JEYAKUMAR, 29 years-of-age, from Sault Ste Marie, was charged with:

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

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 27, 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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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

John SUTOR – Drunk Driving

(BRANT, ON) – A Brant County resident is facing charges following a traffic stop in Burford, Ontario.

On March 3rd, 2024, at approximately 2:18 p.m., members of the Brant Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducted general patrol when they observed a vehicle that was possibly involved in a traffic complaint from earlier in the day.

Upon speaking to the driver of the vehicle it was determined that the driver had consumed several alcoholic beverages prior to driving their vehicle. The driver was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

John SUTOR, 75-years-old of Brant County, has been charged with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)\

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on March 15, 2024.

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

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Jibran HUSSAIN – Drunk Driving

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid multiple charges at a RIDE program yesterday.

On March 3, 2024 shortly after midnight, officers were conducting a RIDE program at Highway 62 near Rossmore. Officers spoke with a driver who entered the RIDE and as a result, an approved screening device was administered. It was also later learned that the driver had provided a false identification.

Jibran HUSSAIN, age 31 from Markham was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
  • Operation while prohibited
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on March 27, 2024. The driver also had their vehicle impounded.

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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested four drivers over the weekend with alcohol related driving offences.

On February 29, 2024, at approximately 9:05 p.m., Officers responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3 in the Town of Tecumseh. Once on scene officers check on the sobriety of the driver due to observations.  

As a result, Craig HUTCHINS, 40 years-of-age, of Leamington, has been charged with:

·                Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on March 6, 2024, to answer to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On March 2, 2024, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Officers responded to a complaint of a single vehicle driving erratically. Officers located the vehicle on County Road 13 in the Town of Essex.

Upon speaking to the driver, the officer observed signs of alcohol consumption. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Paul GEORGE, 73 years-of-age, of Essex, has been charged with:

·                Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on March 21, 2024, to answer to the charge.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On March 2, 2024, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Officers responded to a complaint of a single vehicle driving erratically. Officers located the vehicle on Division Street South in the Town of Kingsville.

Upon speaking to the driver, the officer observed signs of alcohol consumption. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Jayci WIGLE, 25 years-of-age, of Kingsville, has been charged with:

·                Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on March 2, 2024, to answer to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On March 2, 2024, at approximately 11:12 p.m., Officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on County Road 42 in the Town of Tecumseh.

The investigating officer located the vehicle and upon conducting a traffic stop, suspected the driver had consumed alcohol and demanded a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test. As a result, the driver was placed under arrest, and taken into custody.

Dave ZIMMERMAN, 62 years-of-age, of Windsor, has been charged with:

·                Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on March 15, 2024, to answer to the charge.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, by drug of alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Steven DRAGOS – Drunk Driving

(BRANT, ON) – A Brant County resident is facing charges following a traffic stop in Paris, Ontario.

On March 3rd, 2024, at approximately 1:20 a.m., members of the Brant Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol when they observed suspicious driving behaviour.

Upon speaking to the driver of the vehicle officers had a reason to believe that the driver had been consuming alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

Steven DRAGOS, 34-years-old of Brant County, has been charged with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on March 21st, 2024.

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

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OPP South Bruce Peninsula

Wyatt Hellyer Arrested

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver who was stopped at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On February 29, 2024, at 2:41 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check on Saule Falls Parkway in South Bruce Peninsula. A vehicle entered the RIDE check. While the officers were speaking to the driver, they were displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment for further tests by a Qualified Breath Technician along with a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Wyatt Hellyer, 18-years-old of South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Possession of a schedule III substance

·      Person under 19 years – possess cannabis

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open baggage

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

·      Person under 19 years having liquor

·      Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Possess illegal licence

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

·      Young driver – presence of drug

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 21, 2024.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Matthew Tessier & Vasim SHANGARAEV Arrested

(Orillia, ON) The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals with impaired driving within a six hour period.

On February 27, 2024, shortly after 4:50 p.m., police were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11 in Severn Township. Upon conducting a traffic stop, the officer entered an impaired driving investigation. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired driving and transported to detachment for further investigation.

As a result, Matthew Tessier, 41, of Orillia has been charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) (CC)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle- Perform Stunt (HTA)

The accused was released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on March 19, 2024.

On February 27, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers were conducting RIDE in the City of Orillia.  Officers determined the driver of a motor vehicle was displaying signs of alcohol consumption and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Vasim SHANGARAEV, 37, of Orillia has been charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired (CC)
  • Operation while Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) (CC)
  • Novice Driver- BAC above zero (HTA)
  • Operate Motor Vehicle Without Insurance (CAIA)
  • Having Care or Control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor (LLCA)

The accused was released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on March 19, 2024.

Both drivers have been issued Administrative Drivers Licence Suspensions and their vehicles impounded in accordance with their respective charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases

Steven OOSTERVELD – Drunk Driving

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police arrest an impaired driver while on general patrol in Norwich Township.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment, initiated a traffic stop on Highway 59 in Norwich Township.

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

After conducting testing at the detachment Steven OOSTERVELD, 48 years-of-age of Woodstock, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·               Operation While Impaired

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

·               Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on April 2, 2024.

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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Jessica STEVEN – Drunk Driving

(PETAWAWA, ON) – Two drivers are facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently investigated two separate incidents.

On February 24, 2024, at approximately 2:25 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Petawawa Boulevard in the Town of Petawawa. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of this incident 32-year-old Jessica STEVEN of Milton, Ontario, is charged with the following CC offences:

•             Operation while impaired – alcohol

•             Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 2, 2024.

Also, on February 24, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Mountain Road in the Township of Laurentian Valley (TLV) after a northbound pickup truck collided with a southbound SUV. There were no serious injuries and as part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized.