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Brant

Kevin COOMBES – Impaired Driving

(BRANT, ON) – On Sept 07, 2025, at approximately 7:09 p.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a motor vehicle that may have been involved in a collision.

Police located the vehicle in question parked in downtown Paris. Following a police investigation and after viewing surveillance video police arrested Kevin COOMBES a 38-year-old male of Paris, and charged him with the following offences:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on September 25, 2025.

The OPP continues to prioritize road safety through proactive enforcement and public education. Impaired driving-whether by alcohol or drugs-remains one of the leading causes of serious collisions and fatalities on Ontario roadways.

Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. Your actions could save lives.

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Peterborough

David GORDON Was Arrested

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

On Saturday September 6, 2025, at approximately 2:45pm, a Peterborough County OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement on Wallace Point Road when they observed a vehicle at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be impaired. The individual was arrested and transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

David GORDON (age 62) of Otonabee-South Monaghan Township, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Speeding

• Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

• Fail to have insurance card

The accused had their driver’s licence further 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 October 22, 2025.

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.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Southwest Middlesex

More Impaired Drivers

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Drivers facing charges after traffic stops following a disturbance in Southwest Middlesex.

On September 7, 2025, at 3:37 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a disturbance at a business on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.

Two individuals left the business in separate vehicles prior to police arrival. 

Shortly after, traffic stops were initiated as the suspect vehicles were located on Longwoods Road.

The drivers were both placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Nicholas PATERSON, a 37-year-old of Strathroy-Caradoc and Shaun HOGAN, a 37-year-old of London have both been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 8 and October 7, 2025 respectively.

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.

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 Ottawa Police Press Releases

Sulu JUMA Facing Numerous Charges

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Ottawa resident with impaired driving and numerous other offences, following an alert from the Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) system indicating the individual was a suspended driver. 

Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on September 7, officers were patrolling Highway 417 near Woodroffe Avenue when the ALPR system flagged a suspended driver. During the traffic stop, officers suspected the driver may have been impaired by alcohol. A roadside screening device was utilized, and the driver was taken to the Ottawa Detachment for further testing. 

Further investigation revealed the driver, who held a G2 licence, had two active driving prohibitions and no insurance on the vehicle. The driver was also carrying 10 passengers in an eight-seat vehicle, including children who were not properly secured. 

Sulu JUMA, 43 years of age, faces the following charges: 

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs 
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) 
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts) 
  • Novice Driver – B.A.C. Above Zero 
  • Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance 
  • Class G2 Licence Holder – More Passengers Than Seatbelts 
  • Fail to Ensure Toddler Properly Secured (two counts) 
  • Fail to Ensure Child Properly Secured (two counts) 
  • Careless Driving 
  • Fail to Have Insurance Card 
  • Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle 
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – No Currently Validated Permit 

Juma is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date. In addition to the charges, his driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days. 

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MADAWASKA VALLEY OPP Police Press Releases

Damien MINTEN Arrested After Firearm & Impaired Driving Incident

(MADAWASKA VALLEY TWP., ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired after a traffic complaint.

On September 3, 2025, just before 6:00 p.m., OPP officers were advised of a vehicle in a local business parking lot with the person behind the wheel who appeared intoxicated. Police located the vehicle and driver. The driver was transported to the detachment for testing.

Damien MINTEN, 20 years old, of Watford was charged with impaired operation as well as careless storage of a firearm.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on October 6, 2025. 

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three impaired drivers in the Town of Huntsville.

On August 20th, 2025, at 7:40 p.m. Huntsville OPP officers responded to the report of a single motor vehicle collision on Etwell Road, in Huntsville. Officers arrested and charged 35-year-old Paul MCDONALD, of Huntsville, ON with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 16th, 2025.

On August 27th, 2025, at 12:26 a.m. Huntsville OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle on Highway 11 Southbound in Huntsville, ON. Police located the motor vehicle and the 35-year-old driver, Dylan WRIGHT, of Huntsville, ON, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 7th, 2025.

On August 29th, 2025, at 7:40 p.m. Huntsville OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding an impaired driver. Police located the motor vehicle at a business on Howland Drive in Huntsville. The driver, 55-year-old Alain MARION of Niagara Falls, ON, was arrested and charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 7, 2025.

There is no excuse for impaired driving. These events could have easily been avoided had the drivers planned ahead before consuming alcohol or drugs. Don’t include alcohol or drugs in any plans to drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that does not include driving.  If you suspect impaired driving, please call 911. Keep our roads safe!

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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

Daniel GRAHAME – Impaired Driving

(ESSEX, ON) – On September 3, 2025, at 11:34 p.m., a member of the Essex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, was on patrol along Highway 3 near County Road 8 in the Town of Essex, when a vehicle was observed driving in an unsafe manner.

The officer conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking to the driver, it was determined that the driver had previously consumed alcohol. A roadside test was conducted and as a result, the driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Daniel GRAHAME, a 25-year-old of Essex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Unsafe move – lane or shoulder

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on September 17, 2025.

The driver was issued a 90-day administrative drivers licence suspension and vehicle was impounded for 7 days as per statute.

Essex County OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP on your mobile device.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

Cruickshank & MUHARABU – Impaired Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – Two drivers have been charged with impaired driving in Prince Edward County.

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, around 10:00 p.m. officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a single motor vehicle collision on Consecon Street in Prince Edward County. Officers located the vehicle and the driver and continued their investigation. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

Harriet MUHARABU, age 25 of Belleville, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to remain
  • Fail to report accident

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, around 1:30 a.m. officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling in Prince Edward County. Officers spoke to the driver of the vehicle and utilized an approved alcohol screening device. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

Connor Cruickshank, age 25 of Wellington, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on September 17, 2025.

Their driver’s licences have been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles were impounded for seven days.

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OPP Peterborough Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Aressted

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged multiple individuals with impaired over the last days of August 2025.

On Friday August 22, 2025, at approximately 11:00pm, while on patrol on Highway 7 in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township, a Peterborough County OPP officer received a notification through their In-Car Camera’ (ICC) advising of a vehicle ahead of them with an expired permit. The officer stopped the vehicle and upon speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Omar VELASCO FERNANDEZ (age 42) of North York, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

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

• Drive motor vehicle – no licence

• Drive motor vehicle – no currently validated permit

• Fail to surrender insurance card

• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

• Insecure load

The accused had their driver’s 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 16, 2025.

On Wednesday August 27, 2025, at approximately 10:00am, Peterborough County OPP officers received a received a traffic complaint related to a vehicle that had been travelling on Highway 7 approaching Norwood. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer determined them to be impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Christopher REICHERT (age 46) of Marmora, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – Opioid

• Novice driver – presence of drug

• Possess more than one licence

The accused had their driver’s 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 October 7, 2025.

On Friday August 29, 2025, shortly after 7:00pm, officers from the Peterborough County OPP received a call where the caller advised they had witnessed a vehicle that had just sustained damage on Highway 28 in North Kawartha Township and then continued on a short distance before stopping. Officers located the vehicle and after speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County detachment for further testing.

Paul BEECHER (age 55) of Whitby, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

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

The accused had their driver’s 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 23, 2025.

On Friday August 29, 2025, at approximately 10:30pm, an officer from the Peterborough County OPP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Buckhorn Road in Selwyn Township. The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking with the driver, the officer determined them to be impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Connor PATEL (age 24) of Buckhorn, ON., was arrested and charged with;

• Operation while impaired

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

• Speeding

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

• Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

The accused had their driver’s 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 October 7, 2025.

On Saturday August 30, 2025, a Peterborough County OPP officer was patrolling Highway 7 through the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen when they received an alert from their In-Car Camera advising of a stolen vehicle. The officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver was arrested. During the interaction with the driver, the officer determined them to be impaired. The driver was transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

Timothy PARIS (age 54) of Brampton, ON, was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

• Operation while impaired

• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts

• Fail to comply with Probation Order

• Driving while under suspension

The accused had their driver’s licence further 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 October 7, 2025.

On Sunday August 31, 2025, Peterborough County OPP officers were dispatched to a call relating to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Information was provided that a couple were fighting, and one individual was observed striking another. The pair were then observed leaving the area on a motorcycle. Officers located the motorcycle and after speaking with the two individuals, an arrest was made. While speaking with the couple, the officer determined that the driver of the motorcycle was impaired, and a second arrest was made.

A 24-year-old female was arrested and charged with:

• Assault – Spousal

• Fail to comply with Probation Order

A 29-year-old male was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired

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

• Dangerous operation

• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

• Drive motor vehicle – no licence

• Drive motor vehicle – no plates

• Drive motor vehicle – no permit

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

• Fail to stop for police

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

Both accused have future court dates to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

On Sunday August 31, 2025, at approximately 6:30pm, the Peterborough County OPP received a call where the caller advised they saw a vehicle had gone into the ditch on County Road 36 in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. Officers arrived on scene and were told that the vehicle had been removed from the ditch and continued on with extensive damage. Officers located the vehicle a short distance away and after speaking with the driver, determined them to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment for further testing.

John BAYE (age 67) of Trent Lakes, ON., was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired

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

The accused had their driver’s 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 October 14, 2025.

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.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Vinh Tuu HO Arrested After Rolling Vehicle

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On August 27, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., members of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment received a report of a single motor vehicle collision County Road 42 near County Road 27, Belle River, Municipality of Lakeshore.

Police along with Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended and discovered that a vehicle had left the roadway, rolled several times and attempted to drive away and struck another vehicle that had stopped to assist. 

Upon speaking to the driver, officers observed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to a local hospital as a precaution.

As a result, Vinh Tuu HO, 59-years-old, of Windsor, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear on October 1, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to answer to the charges.

A 90-day administrative drivers licence suspension and 7-day vehicle impoundment were issued as per statute.

Essex County OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP on your mobile device.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

17 Year Old Arrested In South Huron

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Leamington resident with multiple criminal driving offences following a series of collisions in the Municipality of South Huron, on August 09, 2025. 

Just before 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 09, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a vehicle driver that had reportedly damaged three other vehicles at an address on Grand Bend Line. The driver was located by police and arrested for impaired operation and dangerous driving.

As a result of the investigation, the accused has been charged as follows:

A 17-year-old from Leamington has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

–      Take Motor Vehicle without Consent.

The accused youth was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 12, 2025. 

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

56 Year Old Arrested In South Bruce – REED

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On August 24, 2025, at approximately 11:22 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team stopped to check a vehicle along Bruce Road 6, Municipality of South Bruce.

A roadside screening device was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the South Bruce OPP detachment for further testing.

Robert REED, 56-years-old, resident of Flesherton, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on September 10, 2025, to answer to the charge.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Tillsonburg

Jonathan WALL – Impaired Driving

 (TILLSONBURG, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford Detachment arrested an impaired All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) operator, while on general patrol.

On August 25, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., members of Oxford OPP initiated a traffic stop on Lisgar Avenue in the Town of Tillsonburg.

As a result of the investigation, Jonathan WALL, a 23-year-old resident of Tillsonburg, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on October 14, 2025.

Impaired driving means operating any vehicle while your ability to do so has been compromised by consuming alcohol, drugs or a combination. Impaired driving laws also apply to those operating boats, snowmobiles, off-road vehicles, aircraft and railway equipment.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

ROGERS & CHERRAT – Impaired Driving

(PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have charged two drivers with impaired driving while conducting proactive traffic enforcement.

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, around 12:00 a.m., officers were conducting a RIDE program in Picton when a motorist attempted to evade the RIDE program. Officers located the vehicle and spoke to the driver. During the interaction, officers utilized an approved roadside alcohol screening device on the driver. As a result, the male was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Corbin ROGERS, age 35 from Picton, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Operate motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive motor vehicle – no plates
  • Drive motor vehicle – improper licence
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Fail to notify change of address
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes

On Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 3:45 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation. During the interaction, officers suspected that the driver was impaired and utilized an approved roadside alcohol screening device. As a result, the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Cassandre CHERRAT, age 26 of Montreal, has been charged with:

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

Both individuals had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for seven days. They were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on September 17, 2025.

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OPP Police Press Releases Quinte West

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in five more impaired driving investigations.

On Friday, August 22, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a traffic stop on Frankford Road led to an investigation where an ASD was used, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired as well as other offences. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

William BERTRAND, age 53, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

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

On Friday, August 22, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers responded to an incident on Bay Street, leading to an investigation where an ASD was used, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Kevin ROSA, age 48, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driver fail to surrender licence
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

On Saturday, August 23, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, responded to a traffic complaint on the 401 Westbound leading to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for testing.

Baljinder GILL, age 46, from Brampton was charged with the following offences:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, conducted a RIDE program at the 401 Eastbound On Route resulting in the arrest of a driver for being impaired.

Terry SINCLAIR, age 42, from Kingston, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
  • Operation while impaired – combined blood alcohol and blood drug concentration
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes
  • Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
  • Class G1 licence holder – drive on prohibited highway
  • Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour

On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, investigated a single vehicle collision on the 401 Eastbound, leading to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized, resulting in the arrest of a driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Mackenzie RIPLEY, age 21, from Cobourg was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

All the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a later date. Additionally, the vehicles they were operating were impounded for seven days, and their licences 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.