Tag: Drunk Driving

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Rhys DIGNARD – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) –  At approximately 3:30am on September 8th, 2024, Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a RIDE program on Highway 35 near tower road.

During the RIDE, a vehicle travelling southbound failed to stop. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with the driver, the officer began an investigation into impaired driving. 

20-year-old Rhys DIGNARD from Bowmanville was arrested and charged with

–      Operation while impaired

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

–      Fail to slow down and proceed with caution for emergency vehicles

In addition to the charges, the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days. The driver was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.

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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Kingsville OPP Police Press Releases

2 Sent To Hospital – Joshua THORNTON Arrested

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired, two passengers sent to hospital with minor injuries after single vehicle collision.

On September 8, 2024, at 1:53 a.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Kingsville Fire and Rescue were dispatched to County Road 29 at Road 6 West in the Town of Kingsville, for the report of a single vehicle collision.

Investigation revealed the vehicle left the roadway, entered a ditch and caught fire. Three occupants escaped prior to the vehicle becoming engulfed. Two occupants were transported to hospital as a precaution for minor injuries.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Essex County OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Joshua THORNTON, an 18-year-old of Windsor, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·      Dangerous operation

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 September 20, 2024.

The road was closed for approximately two hours and has since been opened.

The 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.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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Mattawa

Deleho STERLING – Drunk Driving

(MATTAWA, ON) – Single motor vehicle collision results in driver charged for impaired operation and other offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).  

On September 1, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Mattawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a vehicle on Burritts Road, Papineau Cameron Township. Upon arrival, the vehicle was flipped over in the ditch. 

There were two occupants in the vehicle and the Nipissing District Ambulance transported the passenger to hospital where they were treated for minor injuries. The driver was arrested and brought to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing. 

Deleho STERLING, 27 years-of-age from AJAX has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Careless driving causing bodily harm
  • Possess more than one licence
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused’s drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded for 14 days. They are scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on October 8, 2024. 

The OPP remind motorists to please report suspected impaired driving. Dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Stephanie EVANS – Drunk Driving

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Smiths Falls resident with impaired driving after a single-vehicle collision on Highway 43.

Lanark officers and Lanark County Paramedics responded to the crash, near Pine Avenue. Just before 8:00 p.m. last night (September 5, 2024).

There were no serious injuries reported, although at least one individual was transported to hospital as a precaution.

One driver was arrested and was transported to the OPP detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Stephanie EVANS, age 34, 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 before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on October 21, 2024.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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Puslinch

Vasco A. MONIZ – Drunk Driving

(PUSLINCH, ON) – On September 01, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on Brock Road South, Puslinch.

As a result of the investigation, Vasco A. MONIZ, 27-years-old of Cambridge, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Jacob A. ORAM – Drunk Driving

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On August 31, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Jones Baseline, Guelph- Eramosa.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Jacob A. ORAM, 24-years-old of Georgetown, was charged with:

  •  Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

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ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Simon GOLOM – Drunk Driving

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a commercial motor vehicle driver with impaired driving following a traffic stop.

On September 4, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers observed the vehicle driving on Highway 11 in Strong Township with no rear lights activated. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the commercial vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Simon GOLOM, 39 years-of-age, of Winnipeg was charged with

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive without proper rear light -commercial motor vehicle
  • No mudguards -commercial motor vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Sundridge Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you suspect a driver is impaired, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Walkerton WFP

Drunk Driver Arrested In Walkerton

(WALKERTON, ON) – South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver after a collision on Durham Street Walkerton, in the Municipality of Brockton.

 On August 28, 2024, at approximately 10:14pm, OPP, Brockton Fire, and Bruce County EMS responded to a single motor vehicle collision in Walkerton. As a result of the investigation officers believed that the driver was impaired by alcohol; they were subsequently placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Gregory SIMPSON, 27-years-old, from Mildmay was charged with:

  • Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
  • Impaired operation of a motor vehicle – Over 80
  • Dangerous Operation

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information on Impaired or aggressive driving 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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Lucknow OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Drunk Driver Arrested In Lucknow

(LUCKNOW, ON) – On September 4, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on Patrol in the Township of Huron-Kinloss, observed a suspicious vehicle on Campbell Street Lucknow. 

As a result of the traffic stop, officers believed that the driver was impaired by alcohol; they were subsequently placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Kaiden SHEARS, 22-years-old, from the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie was charged with:

  • Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
  • Impaired operation of a motor vehicle – Over 80

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information on Impaired or aggressive driving 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 Oro-Medonte Police Press Releases

David McLean – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE, ON) – The Orillia Detachment and Central Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) Team of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have removed and charged a dump truck driver with impaired operation-related offences in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

On September 3, 2024, an OPP officer observed a fully loaded dump truck fail to stop at a stop sign on Line 7 North at 15/16 Sideroad East. After pulling the truck over, the officer noticed the driver showing signs of impairment and conducted an ASD test, which resulted in the driver blowing a “FAIL.” The truck was searched, and the officer located 10 empty beer cans and nine sealed beer cans.

The driver was transported to the detachment and performed two tests, both of which registered results 2.5 times over the legal limit.

As a result of the investigation, David McLean, a 46-year-old from Alliston, has been charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Disobey Stop Sign – Fail to Stop
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

The accused is scheduled is appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on October 8, 2024. The accused was issued a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and the company’s dump truck was impounded for 7 days.

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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Head Clara Maria OPP Police Press Releases

Jesse GAGNON – Drunk Driving

(HEAD, CLARA AND MARIA TWP, ON) – A local motorist is facing several charges after a single-vehicle collision in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On September 2, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the UOV OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Head, Clara and Maria Township. Investigation found that the eastbound vehicle lost control and entered the eastbound ditch. The driver was not injured.  As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. Police seized open alcohol from the vehicle.  

As a result of this incident Jesse GAGNON, age 41 from Deep River, ON, has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC), Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

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 October 1, 2024. 

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

David BROWNE – Drunk Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Driver charged for operation while impaired, Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA) offences. 

On August 31, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a grey sedan on Highway 11 that was travelling at over 60 km/h above the posted limit. After further investigation, it was also determined that the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages and was subsequently arrested.  

David BROWNE, 50-years-old, of Mississauga was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol or drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on September 17, 2024. A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) was issued and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

The OPP remind motorists; 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 PLYMPTON-WYOMING Police Press Releases

Joshua LEE – Drunk Driving

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – On September 1, 2024, at approximately 10:21 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two-vehicle collision in the westbound lanes of Highway 402, east of Mandaumin Road, Plympton-Wyoming.

As a result of the investigation, Joshua LEE, 23-year-old of Georgetown, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • 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 September 24, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The Lambton OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Tina WHITE – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after vehicle leaves road and enters ditch.

On September 3, 2024, at 4:48 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Westdel Bourne in Middlesex Centre, near Little Church Drive, for the report of a vehicle that left the roadway and entered the ditch.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Tina WHITE, a 44-year-old of St. Thomas, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      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 October 31, 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.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

James WHITEHEAD – Drunk Driving

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – Police located and arrested an impaired driver, in Norwich Township, thanks to a call from a member of the public.

On Tuesday September 3, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a location on Main Street East in Norwich.

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

After conducting further testing at the detachment, James WHITEHEAD, 71 years-of-age of Otterville, was charged with the following charges:

·                Operation While Impaired

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

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Woodstock on October 1, 2024.