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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged four more operators with impaired driving related offenses over the long weekend.

On August 2nd, 2024, at 8:50 p.m. Bracebridge OPP marine unit officers were patrolling the Severn River in Gravenhurst and conducted a vessel stop. Officers entered into an investigation regarding the presence of alcohol and subsequently arrested and charged 26-year-old Ryan BAYLEY of Orillia with Operation while Impaired- Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on August 27, 2024 to answer to his charge.

On August 3rd, 2024, just before midnight, a concerned member of the public called police regarding a vehicle in the ditch on Beaumont Drive near Stephenson Road in Bracebridge. Officers attended and were able to locate the driver, who was uninjured, and have charged 44-year-old Lorraine HOWDEN of Tiny Township with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a) and Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 10, 2024, to answer to her charges.

On August 6, 2024 just after 2:00 a.m., a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting general patrol in Bala near a licensed establishment and became concerned about the driving behaviour of a motorist on Muskoka Road 169. The officer conducted a traffic stop and subsequently arrested and charged 19-year-old Emery FARQUHAR of Barrie, ON 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 in Bracebridge on September 24, 2024, to answer to his charges.

Also on August 6, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. a Bracebridge OPP officer was conducting general patrol on Muskoka Road in Bracebridge and after observing concerning driving behaviour of another vehicle, conducted a traffic stop on Fraserburg Road near Cedar Lane. The officer soon began an investigation into the presence of alcohol and subsequently arrested and charged 35-year-old Brock FERGUSON of Muskoka Lakes Township with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a) Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 24, 2024 to answer to his charges.

The penalty in Ontario for impaired driving charges will include an immediate 90-day drivers license suspension and a minimum 7-day vehicle impoundment. An impaired operation of a vessel will also result in an immediate 90 day drivers license suspension.

Furthermore, in the province of Ontario, every driver of a motor vehicle who is under the age of 21 years must have a zero alcohol in their blood.

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Longlac OPP Police Press Releases

Kevin DALLAIRE: Assault & Drunk Driving

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

On August 3rd, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., members of the Greenstone OPP Detachment responded to a call for service of a possible impaired driver on Chipman Lake Road.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Greenstone OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Kevin DALLAIRE, 41-years-old, of Longlac ON, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

• Mischief Under $5,000

• Assault

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Longlac on September 18th, 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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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Wiliam KRANZ: Drunk Driving

(KILLALOE, ON) – Police have laid criminal charges on a driver.

On August 2, 2024, just after 4:00 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), conducted a well being check on a driver parked on 60 Highway, in the Township of North Algona Wilberforce.

As part of the investigation, the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, 42-year-old Wiliam KRANZ of North Algona Wilberforce was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      impaired operation; and,

·      impaired over 80.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in court on August 28, 2024, Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke. The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle towed and impounded.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

John Phillip CHILLCOTT – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND,ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment set up a R.I.D.E. program in the interest of road safety on Highway 12 near Wye Valley Road, Midland at approximately 12:30 a.m. August 3, 2024.

At approximately 1:30 a.m., a pick up truck entered the R.I.D.E. and an officer entered into a drinking and driving investigation after speaking with the driver.

As a result of this investigation, John Phillip CHILLCOTT 52 years of Gloucester has been charged criminally with 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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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Ashley LUCKEY – Drunk Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Operator is charged for impaired operation of vessel. 

On August 2, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting marine patrol on Lake Nipissing, North Bay.

During their patrol a vessel was stopped, which had an operator and two passengers onboard.

As a result of the investigation the operator was arrested and charged.

Ashley LUCKEY, 57 years-of-age of North Bay was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Having care of control of boat underway with open container of liquor

The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and is scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on September 10, 2024.

One passenger, a 50-year-old-person, from Orillia, was further charged with consuming liquor in unauthorized place.

The OPP remind motorists to 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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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Hardeep GILL – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – AN individual was arrested for Impaired driving after Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision.

On August 6, 2024, at 12:45 a.m., the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report for a collision in the parking lot of the Belle River Marina on Lake Street, in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Police attended and located a driver who struck a parked security vehicle. Officers believed the driver had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a local detachment for further tests.

As a result, Hardeep GILL, a 39-year-old, from Lasalle was 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 in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 21, 2024.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

Keith KING – Drunk Driving

(SAULT STE MARIE, ON)– Speeder charged with impaired driving.

On August 3, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties when officers observed a westbound car travelling at a high rate of speed on Trunk Road in the City of Sault Ste Marie.

A traffic stop was initiated and while the officer was speaking to the driver, police determined the driver had consumed alcohol and a subsequent arrest was made. The driver was transported to the Sault Ste Marie OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Keith KING, 33 years-of-age from Sault Ste Marie was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Having care and control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on September 2, 2024.

The car was towed and impounded for seven days with the driver being issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.

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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Timothy ARNOLDI – Impaired Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual from Lanark County with Impaired Driving after they were stopped for Stunt Driving.

Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on August 2, Ottawa OPP stopped a vehicle was travelling at 151km/h on Highway 417 in Ottawa’s west end. As a result of the investigation, officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol. He was arrested for Impaired Driving. The driver also had his wife and two year old child in the car with him.

Timothy ARNOLDI, 32 years of age has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed
  • Speeding – 50+KM Over the Posted Speed Limit
  • Disobey Sign

Arnoldi was released on an Undertaking and is set to appear in Provincial Court on September 24. 

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Clearview

Janna SPROULE – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF CLEARVIEW, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid a charge against an impaired driver after striking a hydro pole, causing two vehicles to sustain damage.

On August 1, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Huronia West OPP received a report of a single vehicle collision on Centre Line Road just north of Warrington Road in the Township of Clearview. Upon arrival, officers found the vehicle in the northbound ditch, having collided with a hydro pole then a tree.

The hydro pole was down across the road, which caused two other vehicles to sustain damage after striking the pole.

Officers spoke with the driver and sole occupant of the initial collision and began an impaired driving investigation. The accused was transported to the hospital by EMS for minor injuries and has since been released.

As a result of the investigation, Janna SPROULE, 53-year-old of Collingwood, has been charged with:

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

The accused’s driver’s license was suspended, vehicle was impounded, and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on September 3, 2024, to answer to the charge.

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OPP Police Press Releases SHELBURNE

Daniel HENDERSON – Drunk Driving

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

On August 1, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on 4th Line, in the Town of Shelburne. No injuries were reported. During the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Daniel HENDERSON, 38, of Mulmur, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to 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 Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://ontariocrimstoppers.ca . When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

David McFadyen – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation on August 01, 2024 during a call for service.

On August 01, 2024, at approximately 11:00 am, an officer during a call for service at an address in Fenelon Township on Highway 35 entered into an impaired driving investigation. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with Criminal Code offences.

David McFadyen, 55-year-old of Lindsay, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and the drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

2 More Drunk Drivers Arrested

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with impaired driving within a single shift.

On Wednesday July 31, 2024, at approximately 6:25pm, a Peterborough County OPP officer was dispatched to a call for a single vehicle collision that occurred on County Road 46 in the township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. The officer arrived on scene to find the vehicle damaged and the driver being assessed by EMS. After the driver was cleared by EMS, the officer spoke with the driver and noted an odour of alcohol. The officer made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a Fail at which point they were arrested.

Raymond DAVID (age 72) of Havelock, ON., was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

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

The accused had their drivers 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 September 3, 2024.

On Wednesday July 31, 2024, just shortly after 10:00pm, the Peterborough County OPP received a call for a possible impaired driver in the Buckhorn area. The caller advised that they witnessed a vehicle pull into a local business and back into a gazebo on the property. The caller managed to take the keys from the driver and waited for police arrival. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the driver and made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a Fail at which point they were arrested.

Ivor JEPPESEN (age 24) of Markham, ON, was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused had their drivers 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 September 10, 2024.

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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OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

Murray QUATTROCCHI – Drunk Driving, Hit & Run

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired driving charges against an individual from Renfrew after they were involved in a fail to remain collision.

Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on July 31, OPP officers received information from Ottawa Police Service (OPS) about a possible impaired driver that they were attempting to locate. The vehicle had been described as a black BMW X3. A short time after, a vehicle matching that description was involved in a collision on Highway 417 near Woodroffe Ave. The vehicle fled the scene, but was located a short time later at a residence by OPP. The driver registered more than three times the legal limit and was found with open alcohol in the vehicle.

Murray QUATTROCCHI, 56 years of age, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to Remain
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

Quattrocchi received an immediate 90-Day driving suspension and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. Quatrrocchi was released on an Undertaking and is set to appear in Provincial Court on September 6, 2024.

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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Derek SKINNER – Drunk Driving

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – Driver arrested for Impaired driving after South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped motorist on Concession 12 in the Township Huron-Kinloss.

On July 30, 2024, at 11:29 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Concession 12, in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

The driver was found to have been under the influence of alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a qualified breath technician.

Derek SKINNER, 54-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired -over 80

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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ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew HARRISON – Drunk Driving

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located an impaired driver after tips were received from the public.

On July 28, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers were advised of a possible impaired driver on Highway 11 in Strong Township. Officers located the suspect pickup vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Matthew HARRISON, 38 years-of-age, of Kearney was charged with

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

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.