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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Kurtis ROGGIE – Drunk Driving

(PEMBROKE, ON) – An early morning traffic stop has resulted in a Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charge for a Laurentian Valley Township resident. 

On January 17, 2025, at approximately 1:50 a.m., officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Trafalgar Road in the City of Pembroke. 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 investigation 47-year-old Kurtis ROGGIE has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offence:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 18, 2025.

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Asphodel-Norwood OPP Police Press Releases

YATES – Drunk Driving

(ASPHODEL-NORWOOD TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for a disturbance that led to the driver of a vehicle being charged with impaired driving.

On January 20, 2025, just prior to 1:00am, Peterborough County OPP received a report of a disturbance outside a residence in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood. Officers, while on route, were updated that one of the parties involved in the disturbance had left in a vehicle. Officers located the vehicle based on a description that was provided by the complainant and conducted a traffic stop.

Officers approached the vehicle and spoke with the driver. Upon speaking with the driver, officers noted signs of impairment at which point an arrest was made. The driver was transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Joshua YATES (age 44) of Peterborough, ON, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

·      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 February 18, 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.

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BROOKE-ALVINSTON OPP Police Press Releases

Darren DEW – Drunk Driving

(BROOKE-ALVINSTON, ON) – On January 19, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Nauvoo Road, south of Watford.

As a result of the investigation, Darren DEW, 44-year-old of Alvinston was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

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

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 February 17, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

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 South River

68 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(SOUTH RIVER, ON) -One person was arrested and charged for impaired driving after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop.

On January 17, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop on Ottawa Avenue in the Village of South River.  

As a result of the investigation, Judith PATON, 68 years-of-age, of South River, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Failure to comply with release order – two counts

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Parry Sound and was remanded into custody.

If you suspect an impaired driver, don’t hesitate “MAKE THE CALL” and call 911.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

James Stapley Was Arrested – Details Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) -On January 19, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service in Woodville. Upon arrival, the officers located the suspect, asleep in his vehicle with the engine running and the window partially down.

After waking the individual and engaging in a brief conversation, officers initiated an investigation into impaired driving.

As a result of the investigation, 37-year-old, James Stapley, the suspect, was arrested and subsequently charged with

–      Operation while impaired

–      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration

–      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The suspect was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay. In accordance with impaired driving laws, their driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains dedicated to removing alcohol and drug-impaired drivers from the road through both enforcement and public education. If you suspect a driver is impaired, please call 9-1-1. By doing so, you could help prevent a tragic accident and potentially save a life. The OPP encourages all motorists to plan ahead: designate a driver, use a taxi, take public transit, or stay overnight. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs can impair your ability to make sound judgments while driving.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew Carter – Drunk Driving

(BRANT, ON) – On Saturday, January 18, 2025, at approximately 1:02 a.m., an officer with the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in Paris after observing a vehicle commit a traffic violation at the intersection of Mechanic Street and Grand River Street North.

Upon interacting with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment. A roadside screening test was conducted, and the driver registered a failure. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing, which confirmed blood alcohol concentrations over the legal limit.

As a result, Matthew Carter, 32, of Brant County, has been charged with:

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

The accused’s vehicle was impounded for seven days, and his driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days under the Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) program.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on January 30, 2025.

The OPP reminds all motorists that impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, is dangerous and entirely preventable. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1 immediately.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

24 Year Old Arrested After Rolling Over

(BRANT, ON) – On Sunday, January 19, 2025, at approximately 4:05 a.m., the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 403 near Bishop’s Gate. The vehicle was reported to have rolled into the ditch while travelling eastbound.

Officers patrolled the area and located an overturned vehicle in the eastbound ditch at approximately 4:16 a.m. A male pedestrian was observed walking along the highway and identified himself as the driver of the vehicle.

Further investigation led officers to form reasonable grounds to believe the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Brant OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Michael Boyle, 24, of Brant County, has been charged with:

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

In addition to the charge, the driver’s vehicle was impounded for seven days, and his driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days under the Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) program.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Brantford Court of Justice in February at a later date.

The OPP reminds drivers that impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, puts everyone on the road at risk. Please drive responsibly and report suspected impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver Arrested For Driving Through Collision Scene

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual from Ottawa with Impaired Driving.

Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on January 19, OPP were attending to a collision on Highway 417 near Moodie Drive. All lanes had been shut down eastbound, (except for the HOV lane which had been kept open to allow for traffic flow), to allow emergency services to attend to the involved drivers. This also included Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Paramedic Services. The driver drove through the collision scene before being stopped by police.

Marc BECK, 56 years of age faces the following charges:

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

Beck is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Ernesto HIDALGO LAZARO – Drunk Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON)- On January 19, 2025, at 1:09 a.m., a member of Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol and observed a vehicle being operated by a suspected impaired driver on Erie Street South, Municipality of Leamington.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking to the driver determined that they had previously consumed alcohol. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment.

Ernesto HIDALGO LAZARO, a 32-year-old of Leamington, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

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

·        Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on January 29, 2025.

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

Essex County 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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NORTH ALGONA-WILBERFORCE

Donald SCHOFIELD – Drunk Driving

(NORTH ALGONA-WILBERFORCE TWP, ON) – A local motorist is facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after a single-vehicle collision in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On the afternoon of January 15, 2025, the UOV OPP responded to a single-vehicle rollover collision on Highway 41 near Micksburg Road in North Algona-Wilberforce Township. The driver was not seriously injured. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. Test results were more than three times the legal blood alcohol limit.    

As a result of this incident 62-year-old Donald SCHOFIELD of Bonnechere Valley Township has been charged with the following CC offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

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 February 18, 2025. 

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Area OPP Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver Arrested In Kincardine

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 16, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Broadway Street, Municipality of Kincardine.

The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the involved driver. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Christopher FAYANT, 50-years-old, of Regina, Saskatchewan, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on February 19, 2025.

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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Greater Napanee OPP Police Press Releases

LEBLANC – Drunk Driving

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Lennox and Addington County Detachment members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person with impaired driving after leaving a local business.

On Friday, January 17, 2025, shortly after 12:00 a.m., L&A County OPP members stopped a vehicle from leaving a parking lot after it was learned the driver was believed to be intoxicated.   

Michelle LEBLANC, a 37-year-old from Greater Napanee was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – over 80 mgs of alcohol

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on February 4, 2025. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

Scott DUCHENO – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – A collision investigation in Delhi has resulted in impaired driving charges against an individual.

At approximately 9:10 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a single-vehicle collision on Herbert Avenue in Delhi, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) was travelling on Herbert Avenue when it left the roadway and struck a tree. No injuries were reported.

Officers located the driver at the scene and took them into custody without incident. Further investigation revealed that the driver had tampered with property on the exterior of a residence before police arrived.

37-year-old Scott DUCHENO from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Springwater

35 Year Old Arrested For Drunk Driving

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges.

On January 15, 2025, at approximately 10:25 a.m., Huronia West OPP officers were conducting general patrols in Springwater Township, in the area of County Road 90. The officer was alerted to speeding motorist and conducted a traffic stop.

While engaging with the driver, the officer noticed the driver showing signs of impairment which led into an impaired driving investigation. As a result, Tristan BATTLER SHAULE, 35-year-old of Barrie, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Ahmed KAHN – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a single vehicle collision with impaired operation.

On January 13, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Torbram Road just south of Old School Road in the Town of Caledon. During the course of the investigation, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. 

As a result, Ahmed KAHN, 22, of Brampton was charged with:

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

·      Novice driver – B.A.C above zero

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 30, 2025, to answer for the charges. The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for seven. 

Caledon OPP would like to take this opportunity to educate motorists on the rules and consequences for novice and young drivers when it comes to the consumption of alcohol or drugs:

–      Ontario drivers with the licence class of G1 or G2 are considered novice drivers.

–      Ontario drivers under the age of 22 are considered young drivers.

–      Young and novice drivers cannot consume any alcohol or drug before operating a motor vehicle.

This means young and novice drivers must have zero traces of alcohol or drug when operating a vehicle.

There is a zero-tolerance policy for impaired drivers on our roads and the OPP is committed to ensuring all drivers understand the rules and consequences before getting behind the wheel.

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, do not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. 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 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.