Tag: Drunk Driving

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Curtin OPP Police Press Releases

Armand AUGER – Drunk Driving

(CURTIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged with impaired driving.

On July 6, 2024, shortly after 9:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol on Highway 6. Police observed a vehicle unable to maintain its lane, striking the guard rail and bouncing off. Police conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking with the driver, police were able to determine the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Armand AUGER, 41-years-old from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands has been 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 Espanola on August 6, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

Dylan NUTT Was Arrested

(LAMBTON, ON) – A driver was arrested for impaired operation during a traffic stop after failing to stop at a stop sign.

On July 6, 2024, just after 9:20 p.m., a member of Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Arkona Road in Warwick Township, after a vehicle was observed failing to stop at a stop sign.

After speaking with the driver, they were taken into custody without incident and transported to Lambton OPP Petrolia detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, Dylan NUTT, 20-year-old from Kerwood, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired-Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Disobey stop sign-fail to stop

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 August 6, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

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

Derek GOODING – Drunk Driving

(LAMBTON, ON) – A traffic stop resulted in an impaired driving charge over the weekend.

On July 6, 2024, just after 8:40 p.m., a member of Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Oil Heritage Road in Enniskillen Township.

After speaking with the driver, they were taken into custody without incident and transported to Lambton OPP Petrolia detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Derek GOODING, 36-year-old from Dresden, was charged with:

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

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 August 12, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charge.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we 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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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Benjaman LEWIS – Drunk Driving

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following a traffic complaint.

On July 5, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a vehicle unable to maintain its lane. Police located the vehicle on Centre Street and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, police were able to determine the driver had consumed alcohol beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Benjaman LEWIS, 40-years-old from Michipicoten First Nation has been 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 Espanola on August 6, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Lambton OPP Police Press Releases

Robert PELLETIER – Drunk Driving

(LAMBTON, ON) – A driver was arrested for impaired operation after a traffic stop was conducted for speeding.

On July 5, 2024, at approximately 7:40 p.m., a member of Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on London Line in the City of Sarnia after a vehicle was observed speeding.

After speaking with the driver, they were taken into custody without incident and transported to Lambton OPP Corunna detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, Robert PELLETIER, 36-year-old from Sarnia, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired-Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding- 1-49Km/h over posted speed limit

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 August 7, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we 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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OPP Police Press Releases Red Lake

Steven RICHARD Was Arrested – Details Released

(RED LAKE, ON) – One individual is facing impaired operation charges following a motor vehicle collision.

On July 5, 2024, just before 4:00 p.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 125.

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 Red Lake OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Steven RICHARD, 46-years-old, of Balmertown, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Cannabis Control Act, and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

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

·      Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Fail to Ensure Child Properly Secured

·      Drive While Child Passenger Not Properly Secured

·      Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available

·      Fail to Surrender Insurance Card

·      Fail to Notify Change of Address

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on August 15, 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.

There were no injuries report to police as a result of the collision.

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Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Samuel SHELDON – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Traffic stop for speeding on Highbury Avenue North leads to impaired charge.

On July 7, 2024, at 4:26 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol, observed a vehicle travelling well above the posted speed limit on Highbury Avenue North in Middlesex Centre.

A traffic stop was initiated.

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

As a result, Samuel SHELDON, a 44-year-old of Granton, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Driver fail to surrender licence

·      Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

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 5, 2024.

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Malahide OPP Police Press Releases

Lamar ALDERMAN-LONG – Drunk Driving

(MALAHIDE, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment, located and investigated a vehicle after a Good Samaritan reported a traffic complaint in the Township of Malahide.

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:20 a.m., members of the Elgin County OPP located and stopped the vehicle on Levi Street near Imperial Road, Township of Malahide.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Elgin OPP, St. Thomas Detachment, for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Lamar ALDERMAN-LONG, a 22-year-old from London was charged with:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on August 13, 2024.

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Asphodel-Norwood OPP Police Press Releases

Jeffrey PAWLOWSKY Was Arrested

(ASPHODEL-NORWOOD TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after a traffic stop.

On Sunday July 7, 2024, just prior to 4:30pm, an officer from the Peterborough County OPP detachment conducted a traffic stop on County Road 45 after being alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) in their cruiser. The officer approached 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.

Jeffrey PAWLOWSKY (age 61) of Tweed, 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 August 13, 2024.

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Deep SHAH – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment located and investigated a vehicle after a Good Samaritan reported a traffic complaint in the Municipality of Central Elgin.

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 1:10 a.m., members of the Elgin County OPP located and stopped the vehicle on Sunset Road near Fruit Ridge Line, Municipality of Central Elgin.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Deep SHAH, a 28-year-old from London was charged with:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on August 6, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Selwyn

Derrick GEORGE – Drunk Driving

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after a traffic stop.

On Sunday July 7, 2024, at approximately 1:30pm, an officer from the Peterborough County OPP detachment conducted a traffic stop after observing an individual driving while not wearing a seat belt. The officer approached the vehicle and spoke with the driver and advised the driver that he would be making 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.

Derrick GEORGE (age 59) of Ennismore, 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 August 6, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thunder Bay

Darren ERICKSON – Drunk Driving

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A R.I.D.E program in the City of Thunder Bay has led to impaired charges being laid.

On July 4, 2024, shortly before 1:30 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a R.I.D.E program on Huron Avenue. A vehicle entered the program, and an alcohol screening device was administered.

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 Thunder Bay OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Darren ERICKSON, 54-years-old, of Thunder Bay has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on August 21, 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.

Drivers are reminded that the Mandatory Alcohol Screening law allows police with an approved alcohol screening device to demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver without having reasonable suspicion that a driver is alcohol impaired.

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Deborah Janice MACLEOD – Drunk Driving

(MIDLAND,ON) –  A call from the owner of a parked car on King Street, Midland to the OPP Communication Centre reporting a possible impaired driver had struck their vehicle has resulted in criminal code driving charges for a London, Ontario resident.

Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment were dispatched at approximately 5:15 p.m. July 4, 2024 to the address and in the course of the investigation Deborah Janice MACLEOD age 64 years was arrested and charged with the following offences.

  • Dangerous operation
  • 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 July 18, 2024, was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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Garden River First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher COLE Was Arrested

(GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)- Speeder fails to stop on Highway 17, leads to a driver being charged for driving while impaired by alcohol.

On July 4, 2024, members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 17 within the community of Garden River First Nation.  

Shortly before 11:30 p.m., police observed a westbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 17 and attempted a traffic stop. The small car ignored the emergency lights and accelerated towards the City of Sault Ste Marie.  

At the City limits was another OPP cruiser that was successful in initiating a traffic stop of the suspect car. The Batchewana First Nation Police Service attended the scene and assisted OPP with traffic control. While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to Sault Ste Marie OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Christopher COLE, 31 years-of-age from Sault Ste Marie was charged with: 

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on July 29, 2024.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Greenstone OPP Police Press Releases

Kelsey GAGNON – Drunk Driving

(GREENSTONE, ON) – One individual is facing a lengthy list of charges following a traffic complaint.

On June 29, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspect impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle on First Street East in the Municipality of Greenstone and initiated a traffic stop.  

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 back to the Greenstone OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Kelsey GAGNON, 28-years-old, of Aroland First Nation, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

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

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operate Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

·        Drive Motor Vehicle, No Plates

·        Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence

·        Fail to Apply for Permit on Becoming Owner

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Greenstone on July 25, 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.