(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation.
On Saturday January 25, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Quinte West OPP officers were dispatched to a fail to remain collision. Through the investigation, it was discovered that one vehicle was stopped at the stop sign and was struck from behind.
The second vehicle fled the scene and was followed, at which time a witness observed the driver and passenger attempt to switch positions in the vehicle. Officers arrived on the scene and an approved screening device was utilized. The individual was then transported to the detachment for further testing.
Jordan LEWIS, 29 years old from Prince Edward County, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Failure to stop after accident
- Operation While Prohibited
The accused party were released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, at a future date. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for forty-five days, and their licence was suspended for 90 days.
If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.