Tag: Impaired Driving

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Grand Valley

36 Year Old Facing Impared Charges

(GRAND VALLEY, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Grand Valley resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.

On December 21, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers received a traffic complaint about a possible impaired driver in the Town of Grand Valley. Dufferin OPP located the vehicle in question and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief conversation the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Michael DE CARTERET FEIT, a 36-year-old male, from Grand Valley has been charged with:

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

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

•      Possess unmarked cigarettes

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Passed Out In Snowbank Results In Impaired Charge

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On December 22, 2024, at 11:00 pm, members of Collingwood Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a vehicle on the front yard of residence in Collingwood.  Officers attended Kirby Avenue and found the vehicle in a snowbank between the roadway and sidewalk. The vehicle was facing the opposite direction to the lane of travel. Officers then located a male asleep behind the wheel. Further investigation led police to arrest the male for impaired driving and impound the motor vehicle. Several charges were laid by OPP including the refusal to comply with a breath demand contrary to section 320.15(1) of the Criminal Code.

Additionally, 21-year-old Abhishek KUMAR of Scarborough has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs (Criminal Code)

·        Unsafe move – lane/shoulder (Highway Traffic)

·        Fail to surrender licence (Highway Traffic)

·        Fail to surrender permit (Highway Traffic)

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The accused is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on January 28th, 2025.

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP remain committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wasaga Beach

More Impaired Drivers – ZORMANN, TOP & GOODFELLOW-RODGERS

(Wasaga Beach, ON) – On the 20th of December 2024 at 10:30 a.m., an officer with the Huronia West OPP was conducting routine patrols near Zoo Park and River Road West in the Town of Wasaga Beach. At that time, he had cause to stop a black 4-door sedan to confirm the drivers licence status. Immediately, the officer entered into an impaired driving investigation. The driver was arrested for impaired driving by a drug, and a demand was made that he submit to an evaluation by a Drug Recognition Expert. 

Michael ZORMANN, a 34-year-old male from the Town of Wasaga Beach is charged with:

–      Operation while impaired

–      Fail or refuse to comply with demand

–      Operation while prohibited

–      Take motor vehicle without consent

(Springwater Twp., ON) – On the 20th of December 2024 at 12:37 p.m., an officer with the Huronia West OPP was mobile on Horseshoe Valley Rd. W. near Highway 26 in the Township of Springwater. At that time the officer observed the vehicle ahead swerving in its lane and erratically navigating a curve.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and a demand was made that the driver submit to roadside alcohol screening. The driver registered a “FAIL” and was arrested for impaired driving.

After subsequent testing at the detachment, the accused, Jane TOPP, a 64-year-old female from Bracebridge, ON was charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – 80+

(Clearview, Twp., ON) – On the 21st of December 2024 at 9:24 a.m., officers with the Huronia West OPP were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision where a pick-up truck had overturned on the Sunnidale-Tosorontio Townline in the Township of Clearview. Some keen-eyed witnesses were able to identify the driver and suspected that he was impaired by alcohol.

When officers arrived on scene the driver had already fled. He was located at his residence a short distance away.

The investigating officer made a demand that the driver submit to roadside alcohol screening. The driver registered a “FAIL” and was arrested for impaired driving.

After subsequent testing at the detachment, the accused, Mitchell GOODFELLOW-RODGERS, a 22-year-old male from Adjala-Tosorontio Township, ON was charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – 80+

–      Fail to remain (HTA)

–      Fail to report (HTA)

All accused parties named above have been released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. Until then they face 90-day drivers licence suspensions and 7-day vehicle impoundments.

The Huronia West OPP remains vigilant in their goal to take alcohol & drug-impaired drivers off our roads through strict enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, please call 9-1-1 to report it.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three drivers over the course of one day during separate traffic investigations.

On December 20, 2024, just after 2:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 400 in the Township of Oro-Medonte. Upon arrival, officers noticed signs of impairment from the driver. Due to the collision, the driver was transported to a nearby hospital for assessment and police accompanied the driver to conduct further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Sean LOUDON, 42, of Midland has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC),

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) (CC), and

·      Careless driving (HTA)

The accused was released from the hospital with minor injuries and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.

On December 20, 2024, just before 9:00 pm, an officer was conducting patrol on Colborne Street in the City of Orillia and observed a vehicle with no front licence plate. A traffic stop was conducted which led the officer into an impaired operation investigation. The driver was transported back to the Orillia OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Derrick BERTUCCA, 35, of Barrie has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired (CC),

·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) (CC),

·      Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates (HTA),

·      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit (HTA),

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle (HTA), and

·      Fail to have insurance card (CAIA)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.

On December 20, 2024, just before 10:00 pm, officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint from a concerned citizen reporting a possible impaired driver. Officers were able to locate the vehicle involved and conducted a traffic stop on Diana Drive in the City of Orillia. Speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment. The driver then refused to exit the motor vehicle and a brief struggle ensued between the driver and officers. The driver was transported back to the Orillia OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew ROMANIUK, 59, of Orillia, has been charged with the following:

·      Resist Peace Officer (CC), and

·      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand (CC)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.

All three accused have had their driver’s licences suspended for 90 days, as well as a vehicle impoundment for 7 days.

Members of the Orillia OPP are committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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OPP Police Press Releases The Blue Mountains

51 Year Old From Meaford Arrested – Details Released

(The BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON) – On December 19, 2024, just after 8:00 pm, members of Collingwood/Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a single motor in the ditch and stuck in a snowbank near Camperdown Road and Highway 26. As a result of that investigation, the driver failed an Alcohol Screening Device.

51-year-old Melissa Carway of Meaford, ON was subsequently arrested and charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days and the accused is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 16th, 2025.

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP remain committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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Mono OPP Police Press Releases

ALBANESE – Drive While Suspended, Impaired, Etc.

(MONO, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Shelburne resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic stop.

On December 18, 2024, just after 9:45 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Highway 10 in the Town of Mono. Officers noted a driver believed to be a suspended and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief conversation the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Michael ALBANESE, a 36-year-old male, from Shelburne has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

•      Driving while under suspension

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists 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 Dufferin 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 suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

BEAUVAIS – Impaired Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic stop by the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in impaired driving charges and multiple other offences.

On December 16, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Byng Avenue in Kapuskasing. During their interaction with the driver, officers determined the individual had consumed an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing OPP detachment for further testing.

During a search incident to arrest, officers located a small quantity of suspected cocaine.

As a result, Jessy BEAUVAIS, 21 years of age of Hearst, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

·        Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

·        Fail to notify change of address

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 3, 2025, in Kapuskasing. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP reminds drivers that impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, is a leading cause of injury and death on Ontario’s roads. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 9-1-1.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2024 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 21, 2024, and will continue until January 1, 2025. During the fourth week of the campaign from December 12 to December 18, 2024, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 11 RIDE checks throughout the detachment area.

During the RIDE checks drivers were found to be in full compliance with the law and no impaired driving or over 80mg charges were reported as a result of the RIDE campaign.

Despite the compliance at the RIDE checks, UOV OPP officers charged two drivers with impaired driving-related offences during the week.

On December 15, 2024, at approximately 10:15 a.m., members of the UOV OPP responded to a single vehicle rollover collision on Spring Creek Road at Highway 41 in Bonnechere Valley Township. The driver was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized.   

As a result of this incident 28-year-old Moawiya BENHMUDA of Mississauga, Ontario has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 31, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

On December 16, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the UOV OPP responded after a possible impaired driver was reported in the City of Pembroke. A short time later, police located and stopped the vehicle on MacKay Street in Pembroke. Suspected cocaine and methamphetamines were seized by police. The driver was taken into custody and further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. Two passengers in the vehicle were also arrested in connection with the drug offences.

As a result of this incident 26-year-old Cassidy CAVERLEY of Deep River, 38-year-old Nigel REIS of Petawawa, and 28-year-old Brooke LAVERDURE-ORR of Collingwood have each been charged with following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

REIS faces an additional charge under the Criminal Code (CC) of failing to comply with probation.

LAVERDURE-ORR faces additional charges under the CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA):

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Failure to comply with release order – two counts
  • Resist peace officer
  • Driving while under suspension

CAVERLEY and REIS were both released to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 6 and 7, 2025, respectively.

LAVERDURE-ORR was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody until their next appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 19, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.  

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Garden River First Nation OPP Police Press Releases

SZABO – Impaired Driving

(GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION, ON) – A single vehicle collision on Highway 17 east of the city has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On December 13, 2024, at approximately 7:44 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol, when they observed a vehicle in the snowbank on Highway 17 in Garden River First Nation.      

Further investigation determined the vehicle driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Joshua SZABO, 40 years-of-age, of Echo Bay was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 20, 2025 in Sault Ste. Marie. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Essa OPP Police Press Releases

LAMPARD – Impaired Driving

(ESSA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for driving while impaired in the Township of Essa.

On December 17, 2024, just before 8:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP received a call for a traffic complaint North Bound on County Road 10 towards Mill Street in Essa township. A black 4 door passenger vehicle was swerving and unable to maintain the lane almost causing several collisions.

The Officer located the vehicle shortly after on County Road 90 East of Angus swerving in and out of the lines. The officer conducted a traffic stop and as of a result of the investigation the driver,

Tyler LAMPARD, 29 years-old, of Mulmur, was charge with:  

• Adult Operation while Impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on January 16, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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OPP Police Press Releases Prince Edward

CHIN – Impaired Driving

(Prince Edward County, ON) – A traffic complaint has resulted in impaired charges.

On December 14, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to County Road 3 in Prince Edward County when a suspected impaired driver was reported.

Officers located the vehicle and driver, with an Approved Screening Device being utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Rachel CHIN, age 29, from Belleville, 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 before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 8, 2025. They also had their driver’s license suspended for a period of 90 days and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. 

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Five individuals have been charged following investigations into separate impaired driving incidents.

At approximately 9:19 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a two-vehicle collision on Main Street in Port Dover, Norfolk County.

It was determined that a pickup truck was travelling on Main Street when it collided with a parked vehicle. No injuries were reported.

After conducting a roadside sobriety assessment at the scene, officers took the driver into custody without incident.

58-year-old Todd ROBERTS from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences: 

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

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

At approximately 12:09 a.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024, a Norfolk County OPP officer conducted a traffic stop and investigation on James Street in Delhi, Norfolk County.

After completing a roadside sobriety assessment, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

21-year-old Karragan STILSON from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero,
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Around 2:13 a.m. that same day, Norfolk County OPP officers, along with Norfolk County Paramedic Services, responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 24 in Townsend, Norfolk County.

It was determined that both a pickup truck and a sedan were travelling on Highway 24 when the pickup truck collided with the sedan.

As a result, the driver of the pickup truck was taken into custody without incident, while the driver of the sedan was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

28-year-old Adam HOGEVEEN from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

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

·      Operation causing bodily harm,

·      Dangerous operation causing bodily harm.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Around 6:43 p.m. that same day, Norfolk County OPP officers responded to a 9-1-1 call about a suspected impaired driver on St. John’s Road East in Woodhouse, Norfolk County.

Officers located the vehicle on St. John’s Road East and took the driver into custody without incident.

32-year-old Morgan COPELAND from Haldimand County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Dangerous operation,
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Around 2:59 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, Norfolk County OPP officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Norfolk Street North in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

Officers located the vehicle on Norfolk Street North and, following a roadside sobriety assessment, took the driver into custody without incident.

Upon searching the vehicle, officers discovered and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine.

31-year-old Travis JACOBS from Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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Chapleau OPP Police Press Releases

BOUCHER – Impaired Driving

(Chapleau, ON) – One person was arrested and charged after police responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the ditch.

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 1:55 a.m., the Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 101, Chewit Township, East of Chapleau.

The OPP arrived a short time later and while speaking to the driver police determined the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was transported to the Chapleau Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, David BOUCHER, 51 years-of-age, from Timmins, was arrested and charged with:

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

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Chapleau on January 13, 2025

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

SOBEY Arrested For Impaired Driving

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A routine traffic stop for expired validation ended with criminal charges for an impaired driver.  

On December 15, 2024, at approximately 1:00 am, a member of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had expired validation.  

Investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol, and an approved screening device test was administered. The driver failed the test and was arrested and transported to the Fort Frances Detachment where additional breath testing was completed by way of demand.     

Matthew SOBEY, 32-years-old, from Fort Frances is charged criminally with one count of impaired operation alcohol or drug, and one count of impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 milligrams and over. The accused was also charged with having care or control with cannabis readily available, driving without a licence, having no currently validated permit, and failing to produce insurance.  

The accused had his driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on January 27, 2025, to answer to the criminal charges.

This year’s Festive RIDE Campaign runs from November 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Citizens are reminded to do their part during the campaign by never driving after consuming alcohol or taking drugs, and never letting anyone else drive if you know or suspect that they have consumed either.   

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Durham Regional Police Police Press Releases

16 Impaired Drivers Arrested By DRPS

DRPS completed its fourth week of the 2024 Festive RIDE program, stopping more than 3,500 vehicles and charging 16 drivers with impaired driving offences.

The DRPS RIDE team conducted spot checks across the Region with the following totals (the numbers in brackets reflect 2023 fourth week totals for comparison):

3517 (1991) Vehicles stopped by RIDE
244   (120)   People given Roadside Breath Tests
23     (12)     People received “3 Day Suspensions” for registering a “WARN”
5       (5)       Novice Driver received a 3, 7 or 30  Licence Suspension
16     (16)     People were charged with Impaired Driving Offences
5       (1)       Other Criminal Code Charges
237   (162)   Charged with various Highway Traffic Act offences
2       (2)       Drug Offences

Members from the Durham Regional Police Service Board, Willie Woo and Mark Welch, joined the Chief and officers on the RIDE line to thank motorists for driving sober.

Week four of the RIDE campaign saw 16 impaired drivers taken off our roadways.  This week, the RIDE team arrested a G1 driver and their qualified driver for impaired driving offences.  The law requires qualified drivers to be fully licensed drivers and have a blood alcohol concentration less than 50 mg per 100 mL. We remind everyone, “if you see something, say something.”

Impaired driving is an emergency, please call 9-1-1 if you suspect an impaired driver.

A complete list of those charged with Impaired/Exceed is posted on under RIDE results.

Note: Under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, anyone charged with a criminal impaired driving offence will have their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded automatically for seven days.