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OPP Parry Sound Police Press Releases

Dorian DWYER – Drunk Driving

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On July 8, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP received information regarding a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located and stopped; officers spoke with the driver and initiated an impaired driving investigation.

Dorian DWYER, 50 years-of-age of Carling Ontario was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on July 31, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tudor & Cashel

Zoe LANGLOIS Was Arrested

(TUDOR-CASHEL TWP., ON) – A routine safety check for a boat on Mephisto Lake, in Tudor-Cashel Township, has resulted in impaired charges.

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, just before 5:00 p.m., officers with the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting marine patrol when they stopped a small vessel with two people on board. The person at the helm did not have a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card. The investigation continued, and an approved alcohol screening device was utilized. As a result, the individual was transported back to shore and taken to the detachment for further testing.

Zoe LANGLOIS, age 23 of Ottawa, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operating a boat with open liquor
  • Operate a pleasure craft without prescribed competency

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on August 5, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

An approved screening device was also utilized for the individual who attended the Bancroft Detachment to pick-up the accused. That person was issued an immediate three-day licence suspension for registering in the warning range for alcohol consumption.

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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

William MILLER – Drunk Driving

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving on an ATV in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On June 29, 2025, shortly after 9:30 p.m., a Nottawasaga OPP officer was on general patrols when they observed an individual driving an ATV with no helmet or lights on. The officer conducted a traffic stop and met with the driver. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, William MILLER 40-years-old of Tottenham was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to wear proper helmet

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on July 31, 2025, to answer to the charge.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired 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. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

Another From Wasaga Beach Arrested

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual with impaired driving related charges after an officer stopped a vehicle operated by a prohibited driver.

On July 5, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers were conducting patrols on 68th Street North in the town of Wasaga Beach. Officers stopped a vehicle after observing the driver to be a prohibited driver. During the interaction, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to an arrest. As a result of the investigation, Jesse PARDON, 39-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·      Adult Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Adult Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Collingwood on August 5, 2025, to answer to the charges.

Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Grand Bend OPP Police Press Releases

Caitlin DELEON BRETT – Drunk Driving

(GRAND BEND, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On July 4, 2025, shortly after 6:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County OPP conducted a traffic stop to check sobriety of the driver at a RIDE checkpoint on Main Street West, Grand Bend.

As a result of the investigation, Caitlin DELEON BRETT, 34-year-old of Toronto, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

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 September 8, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The safety of our community is paramount, and Lambton OPP 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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Laurentian Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Jean-Michel LAVERGNE – Drunk Driving

(LAURENTIAN VALLEY, ON) – A Township of Laurentian Valley resident is facing a Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charge after the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision at a local restaurant.

In the early morning hours of July 8, 2025, members of the UOV OPP responded to a single vehicle collision after it was reported that a vehicle had driven into a restaurant in the Township of Laurentian Valley. The driver was arrested by police at the scene and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the incident 39-year-old Jean-Michel LAVERGNE has been charged with operation while impaired – alcohol.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 3 days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 29, 2025.

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OPP Petawawa Police Press Releases

Linda STGERMAIN Was Arrested Again

(PETAWAWA, ON) – A City of Greater Sudbury resident is facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous driving complaints for a possible impaired driver.

On the afternoon of July 5, 2025, members of the UOV OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the Town of Petawawa. Police located the vehicle and the driver on Winston Avenue. The driver was transported to the detachment where readings in excess of two and a half times the legal blood alcohol limit were obtained.

As a result of the incident 42-year-old Linda STGERMAIN has been charged with the following CC and Provincial Offences Act (POA) offences:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Breach of probation order (POA)

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 24, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

FFS! More Impaired Drivers Arrested #SickOfIt

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Members of the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid charges for three separate impaired driving investigations over the weekend.

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers were conducting a RIDE program on Loyalist Parkway, where a suspended driver was arrested for being impaired. The driver was subsequently transported to detachment for further testing.

Alyssia PRESSICK, age 34, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Novice Driver – B.A.C above zero

At the same RIDE program, shortly after 8:00 p.m., officers utilized an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

Courtney POTHIERS, age 31, from Toronto, was charged with the following offences:

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

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers were conducting another RIDE program on Loyalist Parkway where an ASD was utilized, resulting in the driver being arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

Michael CAMPBELL, age 35, from Prince Edward County, was charged with the following offences:

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

All the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville at a future date. Additionally, the vehicles they were operating were impounded for seven days, and their licenses were suspended for 90 days.

So far in 2025, Quinte West OPP have arrested and charged 82 individuals for impaired driving.

The financial cost of impaired driving in Ontario can range from $20,000 to $40,000 over a three or four-year period for a first-time conviction. This includes immediate penalties like fines and vehicle impoundment, as well as long-term expenses such as increased insurance premiums and the cost of mandatory programs like ignition interlock. 

A breakdown of the costs:

Immediate Costs:

  • Fines: A minimum fine of $1,000 for a first offense, and potentially higher for subsequent offenses. 
  • Licence Suspension: A 90-day administrative license suspension for a first offense, and a one-year post-conviction license suspension (reduced to 3 or 6 months in some cases). 
  • Vehicle Impoundment: 7-day administrative vehicle impoundment for a first offense, followed by a minimum of 45-day impoundment after conviction. 
  • Administrative Penalties: $550 administrative penalty, $281 license reinstatement fee. 
  • Impoundment Fees: A minimum of $1,800+ for impoundment fees. 
  • Legal Fees: $3,500 – $4,000 for a plea or withdrawal, and $6,000+ for a trial
  • This doesn’t not include the cost of interlock installed and removed from your vehicle and the increased cost of insurance premiums, if you are even able to get insurance.

If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Joshua FAVARO Was Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving offences after stopping a vehicle for speeding.

On Tuesday July 1, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Sudbury Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E) of the OPP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle travelling over the posted speed limit of 50 kilometres and hour (km/h) on Region Road 90 (also known as Garson Coniston Road), Sudbury

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

As a result of the investigation, Joshua FAVARO, 28 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday July 30, 2025, 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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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old DUCK Arrested For Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Shelburne resident with impaired driving-related offences following a traffic stop.

On June 30, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were on general patrol in the area of County Road 11 in the Township of Amaranth when they observed a vehicle having difficulty maintaining its lane. A traffic stop was conducted, and during the interaction with the male driver, officers noted signs of impairment, prompting them to begin an impaired driving investigation.

Maxwell DUCK, a 22-year-old male, from Shelburne has been charged with:

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

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

•      Fail to surrender insurance card

•      No mudguards

•      Improper tires

•      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists 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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New Tecumseth OPP Police Press Releases

Bernadette RUTH – Drunk Driving

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a motor vehicle collision in the Town of New Tecumseth.

On June 29, 2025, shortly after 11:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single vehicle driving over trees in a campground, in the Town of New Tecumseth. Officers located the vehicle and met with the driver. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, leading to the driver’s arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Bernadette RUTH 55-years-old of Wasaga Beach was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on July 31, 2025, to answer to the charge.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old Arrested – Details Released

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Brampton resident with numerous offences following a traffic stop.

On July 6, 2025, shortly after 3:00 a.m., officers from the Caledon Detachment were patrolling the area of Old School Road near Torbram Road in the Town of Caledon, when a traffic stop was conducted upon a vehicle. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result, Raucel CASTILLO HIPOLITO, 22, of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero
  • Drive motor vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seatbelt
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Use of plate not authorized for vehicle

The driver is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on July 24, 2025, to answer to the charges. Additionally, the driver’s vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. Whether a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired, and impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving while impaired, visit: www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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Asphodel-Norwood OPP Police Press Releases

Erica ESPOSITO – Drunk Driving

(ASPHODEL-NORWOOD TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving as a result of a R.I.D.E. check.

On July 6, 2025, just prior to 2:00am, Peterborough County OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program on County Road 2 in the township of Asphodel-Norwood. Officers observed a vehicle approach the R.I.D.E. checkpoint and spoke with the driver. After a brief conversation, officers determined the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and then later transported to an OPP detachment for further testing where they provided samples of their breath.

Erica ESPOSITO (age 35) of Hastings, 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 their vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on August 5, 2025.

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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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Amy SWANSON – Drunk Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police lays 26th impaired charged in 2025.

On Sunday July 6, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the OPP responded to complaints of a grey SUV in a ditch on Highway 557 near Astles Road in the Town of Blind River.

During the interaction with the driver, police determined that alcohol had been consumed. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to the Blind River detachment for further testing.

Amy SWANSON, 62 years-old from Western Springs, Illinois 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 Elliot Lake on August 7, 2025. The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP continues to encourage the public to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911 or contacting the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Bancroft OPP Police Press Releases

Zoe LANGLOIS – Drunk Driving

(BANCROFT, ON) – Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired operation.

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., Bancroft OPP Marine Unit officers were conducting patrols on Mephisto Lake when a boat was stopped to conduct a safety inspection. An approved screening device was used, and as a result the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Zoe LANGLOIS, a 23-year-old resident of Osgoode Ontario, has been charged with the following:

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

The accused driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and they are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on August 5, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind those boating on the lakes this summer that impaired operation is a criminal offense and includes when operating a vessel on the water. If charged with this offense your Ontario driver’s licence will be suspended for 90 days as it would for someone being charged in a motor vehicle.