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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charge two more impaired drivers in unrelated incidents.

On August 20, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m., an officer from the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) was on patrol on Bridge Street South in the Municipality of Trent Hills when they conducted a traffic stop of a passenger vehicle. Police entered into an impaired driving investigation with the result of the driver being arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Barbara LAGACE, 59-years-old, from Pickering, has been charged with:

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

The individual had their driving licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven.

On August 21, 2024, at approximately 4:50 p.m., police responded to a traffic complaint regarding a commercial vehicle travelling westbound on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Brighton. Officers patrolled and stopped the vehicle in the Township of Hamilton. Following speaking with the driver, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made. The driver complied and provided a sample of their breath. As a result, the individual was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

Joseph LATTONE-MILLER, 26-years-old, from Bowmanville, has been charged with:

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

–      Operation while prohibited

–      Drive commercial motor vehicle – no licence.

The accused had their vehicle impounded for 45 days and driving licence suspended for 90 days.

Both individuals will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

Northumberland 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 or www.stopcrimehere.ca. 

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

2 Arrested At RIDE – Names Released

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) -On August 20th at approximately 2:00am  Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 35 near Tower Road.

A vehicle entered the RIDE program with a female driver and male passenger. An Officer noticed signs of impairment from the driver. The Officer entered an investigation.

As a result, 27-year-old Amber Allen from Lindsay, was arrested and charged with the following.

  • Operation while impaired
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Driving vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

During the investigation the vehicle was searched, suspected drugs and a pellet gun were located and seized.

As a result, 29-year-old Jonathon Dasilva-Smith from Ajax, was arrested and charged with

  • failing to comply with his probation order.

The accused was held for bail.

In addition to the charges for the driver, they received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days. The driver was released from custody with conditions and will appear later in court.

Officers also seized a large number of suspected narcotics from the vehicle.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Charged

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three more motor vehicle operators with impaired driving related offenses within 25 hours.

On Sunday August 18th, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a concern from a member of the public about the condition of a man who had been inside a commercial establishment in Bracebridge on Depot Drive, who then got into a vehicle. Officers arrived, along with Muskoka EMS, and the driver was transported to hospital for medical care. Police have charged 29-year-old Devon MEEKS of Gravenhurst with Operation while Impaired- Drugs CC 320.14(1)(a). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on September 17, 2024 to answer to his charge.

On Monday August 19th, 2024, at 6:45 p.m. Bracebridge OPP officers received several calls from members of the public about a vehicle that left the roadway and crashed into a fence on James Street near Fernwood Drive in Gravenhurst. Officers attended and subsequently arrested and charged 37-year-old Rajubhai PATEL of Gravenhurst with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a), Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b) and Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent CC 335(1). He was held in custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice for a bail hearing on August 20, 2024.

On Monday August 19th, 2024 just after 11:00 p.m., Bracebridge OPP officers received multiple reports from members of the public in various locations in Bracebridge about the concerning driving behaviour of a vehicle. Officers conducted patrols and ultimately the driver was located on Highway 11 South near Cedar Lane. Police arrested and charged 33-year-old Bradley CUMBER of Huntsville, ON with Operation While Impaired CC 320.14(1)(a), Over 80 CC 320.14(1)(b), Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle CC 320.13(1) and Mischief CC 430(4). He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on October 1, 2024, to answer to his charges.

Police officers in Ontario have been utilizing the tools required to assess a driver’s level of impairment by alcohol for many years. Many people are not aware that officers also have access to the tools and techniques necessary to assess a driver’s impairment by drugs. The penalty in Ontario for being charged with impaired driving related offenses can include an immediate 90-day drivers license suspension and a minimum 7-day vehicle impoundment.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Impaired & Drug Trafficking Charges

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic stop led to several criminal charges for both driver and passenger in Kapuskasing.

On August 17, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop Government Road in Kapuskasing.

Upon speaking with the driver, police observed an open container of alcohol in the centre console of the vehicle. Officers determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing. A search of the vehicle incident to arrest was conducted, and police located and seized drugs suspected to be fentanyl and cocaine, packaging, cell phones, a scale, a knife, other drug related paraphernalia, and a small amount of Canadian cash.

As a result of the investigation, Shirley SEARLES, 33 years of age of Cochrane, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor

·        Operating an unsafe vehicle

The above accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 7, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

In addition, vehicle passenger Melissa BOUCHARD, 39 years of age of Cochrane was arrested and charged with:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·        Fail to comply with release order

The above accused remains in custody and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 26, 2024, in Kapuskasing.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Three individuals are facing impaired driving charges in three separate occurrences.

On August 16, 2024, at 7:34 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision on St. Andrews Street West in Fergus. The Wellington County OPP located the vehicle and driver.  As the police officer was speaking to the driver, an odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected. 

As a result, Jason Heustis, 53-years-old from Guelph was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Guelph on August 27, 2024.

On August 17, 2024, at 10:55 p.m., the Wellington County OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Wellinton Road 109 in Wellington North. The officer observed a vehicle that was travelling 134km/hr in an 80km/hr zone. A traffic stop was conducted. As the police officer was speaking to the driver, an odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected.

As a result, Daniel Mercedes, 31-years-old from Toronto was 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/hr over posted limit

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Guelph on August 30, 2024.

On August 18, 2024, at 12:32 a.m., the Wellington County OPP received a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Tower Street South in Fergus. The Wellington County OPP located the motor vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. As the police officer was speaking to the driver, an odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected. The driver refused the approved screening device (ASD).

As a result, Cheryl Clarke, 49-years-old from Halton Hills was charged with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Guelph on August 27, 2024.

If you suspect an impaired driver, please call 911.

Existing legislation allows an officer to make a demand for a roadside breath sample when they have reasonable suspicion. The legislation gives officers who have an Approved Screening Device (ASD) the authority to make a demand for a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver to determine whether a person has alcohol in their body. It is mandatory for drivers to comply with this demand, or they can be charged with failing or refusing to provide a breath sample.

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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

4 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested four drivers over in a 22-hour period this weekend with alcohol related driving offences.

On August 17, 2024, at approximately 11:24 p.m., Officers responded to a complaint of a single vehicle driving erratically on County Road 20. Officers located the vehicle in the Town of Essex.  

Upon speaking to the driver, the officer observed signs of alcohol consumption. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Helena PEREIRA, 62 years-of-age, of Essex, has been 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 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on September 5, 2024, to answer to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On August 18, 2024, at approximately 1:13 a.m., an officer was on patrol on County Road 46 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. A vehicle approached the officer from the rear and proceeded to pass the officer at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle.

Upon speaking to the driver, the officer observed signs of alcohol consumption. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Bren LAFFERTY, 33 years-of-age, of Essex, has been 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 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 29, 2024, to answer to the charge.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On August 18, 2024, at approximately 3:14 a.m., an Officer was on patrol on County Road 42 in the Municipality of Lakeshore and observed a vehicle driving over the posted speed limit. The officer conducted a traffic stop

Upon speaking to the driver, the officer believed the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Elizabeth JOHN, 31 years-of-age, of Windsor, has been 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 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 28, 2024, to answer to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On August 18, 2024, at approximately 9:16 p.m., Officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on County Road 22 in the Town of Tecumseh.

The investigating officer located the vehicle and upon conducting a traffic stop, suspected the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody.

As a result, Rosalie ST LOUIS, 65 years-of-age, of Tecumseh, has been 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 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 30, 2024, to answer to the charge.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, by drug of alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Christopher J. Carere – Impaired Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – One person is facing charges after the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint of a driver that could not maintain their lane. 

On August 14, 2024, at 10:45 a.m., the Wellington County OPP received a traffic complaint advising that a sport utility vehicle was unable to maintain its lane on Highway 6 in the Town of Fergus. The Wellington County OPP located the motor vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. As a result of the investigation Christopher J. Carere, 62-years-old from Guelph was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Dangerous operation
  • Resist peace officer
  • Flight from peace officer

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Guelph on August 27, 2024.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Kirk VANDEWALKER Facing Numerous Charges

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a driver with multiple offence following an initial report from a member of the public.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police responded to a report a vehicle involved in a collision on Johnston Road in the Municipality of Trent Hills. The caller advised that the driver was walking away from their vehicle.

Officers patrolled the area and located the described individual at a nearby address. The person then got into another vehicle they had access to and reversed into a police cruiser causing minimal damage. The driver then evaded officers who were attempting to stop the vehicle before driving dangerously away from the location. There were no injuries to police.

Investigative avenues explored by OPP led to the identification of the individual and confirmation that they were prohibited from driving.

On August 14, 2024, at approximately 11:05 a.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a vehicle eastbound on County Road 22, in the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand. The description provided by the caller led police to believe it was the same driver sought from an incident the previous day.

Police then observed a vehicle matching the description parked off Jakobi Road in the Township of Cramahe. The wanted individual exited and waved down a passing vehicle asking to for a ride as they had run out of gas. The accused got into the passenger side of the vehicle which soon stopped further down the road when the good willing driver observed police and suspected the passenger’s account to be inaccurate.

The accused was then arrested and taken into custody by police.

As a result of both incidents, Kirk VANDEWALKER, 50-years-old, from Warkworth, has been charged with:

–      Dangerous operation – two counts

–      Flight from peace officer

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while prohibited – three counts

–      Driving while under suspension – three counts

–      Careless driving

–      Fail to remain

–      Fail to report accident

–      Failure to comply with undertaking – two counts

–      Operate motor vehicle without insurance

–      Drive motor vehicle – no currently validated permit.

The individual was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice. Both vehicles driven were impounded for 45-days.

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OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

Patrick MCGINLEY – Drinking & Driving

(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered an investigation where one individual was arrested and charged for impaired and forgery related offences. After the individual was located unconscious inside a vehicle outside of the Central Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police in the City of Orillia.

On August 10, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP were alerted to an individual unconscious within a vehicle in the parking lot of the Central Region Headquarters. Officers located the individual within the vehicle and entered into a traffic investigation, where the individual was arrested and charged with impaired related offences, along with forgery related offences.  

As a result, Patrick MCGINLEY, 18-year-old, from Orillia has been subsequently charged with:

  • Have care or control of motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Adult forgery

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges on September 17, 2024.

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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Dennis EWALD – Impaired Driving

(Fort Frances, ON) – A routine traffic stop resulted in impaired driving charges for a Fort Frances resident.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 12:30 am, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Fort Frances Detachment conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1000 block of King’s Highway. The officer determined that the driver had been drinking and administered a roadside screening test. The driver failed the test which resulted in their arrest and subsequent transport to the Fort Frances Detachment where additional breath alcohol testing was conducted by a Qualified Technician.

Dennis EWALD, 66-years-old of Fort Frances ON, is charged with one count of operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, and one count of operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus. The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Court of Justice on September 23, 2024. 

Impaired driving is a public safety emergency. If you suspect someone is driving impaired by alcohol or drugs call 911. If you plan on drinking, do it responsibly and do not plan on driving. Make your arrangements to get home safely before you go out. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.  

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OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

Dallas JACOLETTI Was Arrested

(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 3:50 a.m., emergency services including members of the Elgin County OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Bush Line near John Wise Line, Township of Southwold.

The investigating officer observed signs of impairment from the driver of the vehicle. This individual was taken into custody without incident.

The individual was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Dallas JACOLETTI, a 31-year-old from Southwold Township was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on September 24, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. 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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LAURENTIAN HILLS

Jason COCHRANE Facing Impaired Charge Following Collision

(LAURENTIAN HILLS TWP., ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired after a collision. 

On August 12, 2024, just after 7:00 p.m., OPP received information regarding a collision on Main Street in Chalk River. Police located the driver who was not injured. During the course of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized. The driver of the vehicle was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

Jason COCHRANE, 39 years old, of Deep River was charged with impaired operation.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 10, 2024. 

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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

Peter LEGALLIS – Impaired Driving

(MIDLAND,ON) – The driving actions of a south bound Ford F-150 with Ontario plate PJLEG on Main Street Penetanguishene at the Poyntz Street traffic lights near 5:20 p.m. August 8, 2024, caught the eye of a patrol officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment. leading into a stunt driving investigation.

The officer stopped the vehicle nearby and spoke with the driver of the vehicle and caused the officer to further enter into an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of these investigations, Peter LEGALLIS 45 years of Penetanguishene has been charged criminally with the following.

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

and further with

  • Drive motor vehicle – Perform Stunt contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 22, 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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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(DUFFERIN, COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) work extremely hard to keep the roads safe in Dufferin County. Officers removed and charged three drivers with impaired operation related charges.

On August 11, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., a Dufferin OPP officer responded to a call for service involving a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Elizabeth Street in the Town of Orangeville. The officer located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop at which time they were led into an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Fairley BAIRD, 37-year-old female, from Orangeville has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

On August 11, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., a Dufferin OPP officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 10 at 5 Sideroad in the Township of Melancthon. The officer conducted a traffic stop and was led into an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Bailey LEPAGE, 25-year-old male, from Shelburne has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

·      Take motor vehicle without consent

·      Fail to comply with Probation Order

On August 9, 2024, at approximately 4:50 p.m., a Dufferin OPP officer responded to a single motor vehicle collision on 4th Line in the Township of Melancthon. The officer was led into an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Robert LAYES, 47-year-old male, from Barrie has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, to answer to their charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for 7 days.

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OPP Petawawa

Dustin RABISHAW – Impaired Driving

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

On August 10, 2024, just before 2:30 a.m., OPP received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver on Petawawa Blvd. in the Town of Petawawa. The vehicle was located shortly afterwards. The driver of the vehicle was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

Dustin RABISHAW, 21 years old, of Deep River was charged with impaired operation.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 17, 2024.