Tag: Drunk Driving

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Cristian F. MARIN ARANGO – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) On August 8, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP stopped the driver of a blue motorcycle on St. David St. North, Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, Cristian F. MARIN ARANGO, 37-years-old of Kitchener, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired

– Operation While Impaired – Blood Concentration 80 plus

– Flight from Peace Officer

– Operation while prohibited contrary to the C.C.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on August 23, 2024.

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La Vallee

Jacques FISET – Drunk Driving

(La Vallee, ON) – Officers responding to a call for service located and charged an impaired driver.

On August 10, 2024, at approximately 12:30 am, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Fort Frances Detachment were responding to a call for service in La Vallee Township when they detected a driver under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested at the scene following a failed road-side test.

The driver was transported to the Fort Frances Detachment where additional testing was completed by a Qualified Technician.

Jacques FISET, 52-years-old of Devlin ON, is charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus. The accused had his driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Court of Justice on September 23, 2024. 

Impaired driving is a public safety emergency. If you suspect someone is driving impaired by alcohol or drugs call 911. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. 

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Drummond-North Elmsley OPP Police Press Releases

Gordon BURKE – Drunk Driving

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth resident with impaired driving.

A Lanark OPP officer spotted a fast-moving vehicle on Craig Street in Perth on Saturday, August 10, 2024, around 10:00 p.m. The officer watched as the vehicle turned onto Highway-43 and was being driven in an erratic manner.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver was arrested for suspicion of impaired driving. The individual was transported to the Lanark Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Gordon BURKE, age 49, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding
  • Fail to have an insurance card

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on September 9, 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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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Garikayi Emmanuel MAHENDE – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND,ON) – An early morning south bound Highway 400 vehicle made an unscheduled stop after a passenger of the vehicle got into a dispute with the driver and called police.

Officers from Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched at 1:30 a.m. August 11, 2024 and located the vehicle in a gas station parking lot off Quarry Road In Tay Township. The driver was spoken to by officers who then entered into a drinking and driving investigation resulting in Garikayi Emmanuel MAHENDE 42 years of Sudbury being charged criminally with

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on August 15, 2024 was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Andrew ELOFSON – Drunk Driving

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. 

On August 12, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m. members of the Dryden OPP Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Duke Street in the City of Dryden.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden detachment OPP Detachment for further testing.

Andrew ELOFSON, 34-years-old, of Dryden, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·         Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·         Amber light – fail to stop

·         Fail to have insurance card

·         Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on September 23, 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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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Pedro GIL ALFAU – Drunk Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged another driver with impaired operation.

On August 8th, 2024, at 7:45 p.m. police and Muskoka EMS responded to several 9-1-1 calls from members of the public reporting that a vehicle had left the roadway and landed in the ditch on Highway 118 East just west of Matthiasville Road in Bracebridge. Officers were quickly on scene and conducted an investigation into the collision and soon arrested and charged 59-year-old Pedro GIL ALFAU of Bracebridge with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 10, 2024, to answer to his charges.

In the province of Ontario, any driver who is charged with an impaired driving related offense will have their drivers license suspended immediately for a period of 90 days and have their vehicle impounded for a minimum of 7-days.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver With Child In Vehicle Arrested – Name Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – On August 10th at approximately 7:00p.m, members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of an impaired driver at the Gas station in Coboconk with a child on board. The vehicle departed the gas station before officers arrived.

Officers located the vehicle on Kirkfield road. The vehicle was stopped, and Officers entered an impaired investigation.

38-year-old, Erin Nisbett from Lindsay was arrested and charged with

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

·      Assault a peace officer

·      Driver fail to surrender licence.

Officers ensured the child’s safety.

The accused was served a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines. The accused was released from custody with a future court date.

Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please “Make the Call” and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely

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Carling OPP Police Press Releases

Carolyn KEENAN – Drunk Driving

(CARLING, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple offences.

On August 10, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to a report of a vehicle driving all over the road on Highway 400 in Carling Township. The vehicle was located and stopped, officers spoke with the driver and initiated an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Carolyn KEENAN, 60 years-of-age of Toronto Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 5, 2024. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The West Parry Sound OPP would like to remind the public to call 911 should they suspect impaired driving.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Whitestone

Jason GRAY – Drunk Driving

(WHITESTONE, ON) – The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with multiple offences.

On August 11, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m. the West Parry Sound OPP were dispatched to a report of a single ATV collision on Bunny Trail in Whitestone Township.

As a result of the investigation, Jason GRAY, 53 years-of-age of Mount Albert Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 19, 2024. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The West Parry Sound OPP would like to remind the public to call 911 should they suspect impaired driving.  

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Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

Jordan DOWLING – Drunk Driving

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On August 9, 2024, at 11:25 p.m., South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer arrested a driver while conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Bruce Road 10 in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.

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

Jordan DOWLING, 24-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol

The driver will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s licence suspension and immediate vehicle impoundment for seven days.

The South Bruce OPP is reminding the public to report Impaired driving. Anyone with information can 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 Orillia Police Press Releases

Robert GONNEAU – Ditch Drunk Driving

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male driver with impaired operation related charges.

On August 10, 2024, at about 3:00 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP responded to single motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 southbound at Carlyon Line off-ramp. The vehicle involved was found to have exited the roadway and entered into the ditch.  Upon arriving on scene and speaking with the male driver police quickly determined he was impaired by alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Orillia Detachment.

As a result, Robert GONNEAU, 59-years-old, from Bracebridge has been charged with:

CC 320.14(1)(a) Adult Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

CC 320.14(1)(b) Adult Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

LLCA 42(1)(a) Adult Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in September 2024. His driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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North Shore

Laurel LENDLE – Drunk Driving

(NORTH SHORE TOWNSHIP, ON) – A person was charged after police stopped a vehicle on Highway 17, North Shore Township.

On August 8, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol when the eastbound vehicle was stopped. The vehicle was having difficulty maintaining it’s lane and had varying speeds. The driver was spoken to who exhibited obvious signs of impairment by alcohol and emanated a strong odour of alcoholic beverage. The driver was confused and could not provide necessary vehicle documentation or licence. An open bottle of partially drank whisky was also located in the vehicle. The driver was subsequently arrested and the vehicle was towed and impounded.  

Laurel LENDLE, 37-years-old, from Wisconsin was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 5, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. 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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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Amber MOFFAT – Drunk Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – One driver charged for Impaired Operation. 

On August 9, 2024, at approximately 3:45 a.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 11, Callander involving an automobile and a tractor trailer unit.

Through investigation, the highway was closed for a couple of hours. The driver of the automobile who received minor injuries was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

 Amber MOFFAT, 37 years-of-age of North Bay was charged with:

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

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on October 22, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists to report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Jason MCCORMACK – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND,ON)- Two officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment while on patrol were nearly struck in the intersection of Highway 12 and Vasey Road Severn Township by an approaching vehicle at approximately 11:56 p.m. August 8, 2024.

The officers stopped the Subaru sedan with Ontario plate DOBETT3R and upon speaking with the driver, entered into a drinking and driving investigation.

As a result Jason MCCORMACK 47 years of Orillia has been charged criminally with the following offences.

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

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on August 22, 2024 was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(ORILLIA, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged five drivers with impaired driving related charges during five separate incidents.

Just before 3:00 a.m., on August 2, 2024 officers of the Orillia OPP were called to a report of a moto vehicle collision in the area of Marchmont Road in Severn Township. Police arrived at scene, were able to locate the driver who was attempting to evade police. Upon speaking with the male, officers noted numerous signs of being intoxicated.

As a result, Michael SNIDER, 30-year-old of Severn Township has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC).
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC

Just after 7:00 p.m., on August 3, 2024, officers of the Orillia OPP responded to reports of a traffic complaint. Officers located the motor vehicle in the area of Highway 12 and Couchiching Point Road in the City of Orillia. The driver was showing signs of being intoxicated.

As a result, Michael WATSON, 48-year-old of the City of Guelph has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) CCC
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC

At 3:30 p.m., on August 4, 2024, officers of the Orillia OPP responded to reports of a traffic complaint. Officers located the motor vehicle in the area od Diana Drive in the City of Orillia. Officers spoke with the male driver and found he was showing signs of being intoxicated.

As a result, Shawn SMITH, 52-year-old of the City of Orillia has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) CCC
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor contrary to section 42 (1)(a) of the Liquor Licence and Control Act

At 8:00p.m., on August 5, 2024 officers of the Orillia OPP responded to reports of a traffic complaint. Officers were able to locate the vehicle in the area of Olive Dr in Oro-Medonte Township. Upon speaking with the driver, signs of being intoxicated were noted.

As a result, Todd SIMPSON, 38-year-old of Oro-Medonte Township has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) CCC
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC

At 1:00 a.m., on August 8, 2024, officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program in the City of Orillia. A driver approached the program and displayed signs of being intoxicated.

As a result, Timothy FINLEY 41-year-old of Fenelon Falls Township has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) CCC
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC

The accused parties are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in August 2024. Their driver’s licences were suspended for 90 days, and vehicles were impounded for a period of 7 days.

Orillia OPP would like to thank the members of the public who contacted police in regards to the traffic complaints.

The Orillia 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 Orillia 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.