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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases WFP

John Gayosso – Impaired Driving

(BROCKTON, ON) – Driver arrested for Impaired driving after South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducting RIDE check stopped a motorist in Walkerton.

On August 11, 2024, at 11:15 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop during a RIDE program on Durham Street Walkerton in the Municipality of Brockton. 

The driver was found to have been under the influence of alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a qualified breath technician.

John Gayosso, 38-years-old, from South Bruce was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired -over 80
  • Operation while impaired- alcohol
  • Possession of a schedule III substance

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 Orillia Police Press Releases

Patrick MCGINELY – Impaired Driving

(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired operation.

On August 10, 2024, at about 11:30 a.m., officers from Orillia OPP were dispatched to OPP Central Region Headquarters after reports of an unconscious male parked in the lot. Upon arriving on scene, officers observed a male to be sleeping behind the wheel with several open alcohol containers throughout the vehicle. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired driving and transported to the detachment.

As a result, Patrick MCGINELY 18-year-old, from Etobicoke has been charged with:

·      CC 320.14(1)(a) Adult Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      CC 366(1) Adult Forgery

·      HTA 44.1(5) Adult Young driver – BAC above zero

·      HTA 44.1(3) Adult Novice driver – BAC above zero

·      LLCA 42(1)(a) Adult Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in September 2024. As a result of these charges, his driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases

4 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Four individuals were charged following investigations into separate impaired driving incidents.

At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a 9-1-1 called reporting a suspected impaired driver on Lakeshore Road in Port Rowan, Norfolk County.

Responding officers stopped the vehicle on Norfolk Street South in Simcoe, Norfolk County. After conducting a roadside sobriety test, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offence is 63-year-old Albert HOLLAND of Brantford, Ontario:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

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

At approximately 9:44 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, the Norfolk County OPP Detachment investigated a single-vehicle collision on St. John’s Road East in Woodhouse Norfolk County. Minor injuries were reported for both the driver and the passenger.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 19-year-old Hannah WORRON of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero,
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

At approximately 1:33 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, an officer from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment conducted a vehicle stop and investigation on McDowell Road East in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 27-year-old Joshua SLEGERS of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

At approximately 7:50 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, an officer from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment conducted a vehicle stop and investigation on Ireland Road in Simcoe, Norfolk County.

After assessing the driver’s sobriety, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 41-year-old Pawel KLIMAS of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
  • Dangerous operation,
  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop,
  • Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device,
  • Drive motor vehicle in contravention of conditions,
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available,
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

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

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Schreiber

Johanne DESAULNIERS Was Arrested

(SCHREIBER, ON) – On August 8th, 2024, at approximately 7:24 p.m., a member of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment was on general patrol & initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle travelling along Terrace Heights Drive within the Township of Terrace Bay.

Through the investigation, the driver was subsequently placed under arrest after refusing to provide subsequent breath samples into an approved screening device (ASD).

As a result, Johanne DESAULNIERS, 69-years-old, of Terrace Bay, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·       Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on September 26th, 2024.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Jellicoe

Stefan POMINVILLE Was Arrested

(Jellicoe, ON) – Traffic complaint on Highway 11 near Jellicoe has resulted in one driver from Thunder Bay charged with impaired driving.

On August 3, 2024, at approximately 1:41 p.m., members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a traffic complaint about a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 11. Officers observed the vehicle travelling at 199 Km/Hr. Officers located the vehicle and through investigation, determined the driver of the vehicle to be impaired by alcohol and drug.

The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Greenstone OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Stefan POMINVILLE, 38-year-old of Thunder Bay, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

–      Dangerous Operation

–      Drive motor vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

–      Obstruct Plate

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Geraldton on September 19, 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.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Mitchell GAGNER Was Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – Police arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving related offences, after receiving a 9-1-1 call.

On August 7, 2024, shortly before 12:00 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a 9-1-1 call regarding a possible impaired driver on Highway 17, Sudbury.

The vehicle was traveling higher than the posted speed limit and passing vehicles in an unsafe manner

Police located and stopped the vehicle, the driver was arrested for impaired driving and then transported to the Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing.

A search of the vehicle located open liquor and cannabis.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell GAGNER, 31 years-of-age, from Tupperville, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Dangerous operation
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on September 4, 2024, in Sudbury.

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

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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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Lawn Mower Operator Charged With Impaired

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint yesterday evening at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sugarbush Trail in Fenelon Falls for a truck. Police attended and located the suspect operating a lawn mower at a residence.

47-year-old, Dustin MOORE from Fenelon Falls was arrested and charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released from custody with conditions and will appear in court at a later date.

In addition to the charges the drivers received a 90-day licence suspension.

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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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases

Michelle Schwippl – Impaired Driving

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver while they were travelling through Owen Sound.

On August 8, 2024, at 2:35 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were travelling on 10th Street East in the City of Owen Sound when they located a vehicle stopped at a green light and noticed the driver appeared to be passed out behind the wheel. While the officers were speaking to the driver, they were displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment for further tests by a Qualified Breath Technician along with a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Michelle Schwippl, 42-years-old of Hanover was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 5, 2024.

Road safety is a priority for the OPP and officers are trained in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and as Drug Recognition Experts (DRE), giving them the skills to identify a driver who is impaired by a drug. Officers can also use Approved Drug Screening Equipment to enforce zero tolerance sanctions with young, novice and commercial drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

John IRELAND – Hit & Run, Impaired Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Two individuals have been charged after an abandoned vehicle investigation in Middlesex Centre.

On August 4, 2024, at 5:45 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Longwoods Road at Carriage Road in Middlesex Centre, for the report of an abandoned vehicle that left the roadway and entered the ditch.

Police patrolled the area and located two individuals walking from the scene.

It was determined the driver was impaired at which time they were placed under arrest and transported to the Oxford County OPP detachment for further testing from a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

As a result, John IRELAND, a 50-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Fail to remain

The accused was held for bail.

The passenger, a 44-year-old of London, was also charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on September 27, 2024.

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.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, 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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Malahide OPP Police Press Releases

Sean RICE – Impaired Driving

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

On August 6, 2024, at approximately 12:35 p.m., Elgin OPP, (St. Thomas Detachment) responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle that was subject to a previously reported traffic complaint on Belmont Road north of Ron McNeil Line in Malahide Township, Elgin County.

No serious injuries were reported.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of impairment from the driver. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Thomas Detachment for further Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) testing.

As a result, Sean RICE, a 56-year-old from London was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Careless driving

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 September 3, 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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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Shane BULLEY – Impaired Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic stop in Kapuskasing on Sheppard Avenue led to an impaired driving charge.

On July 30, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Sheppard Avenue in Kapuskasing.

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that they had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing. 

As a result of the investigation, Shane BULLEY, 34 years of age of Moonbeam, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Fail to surrender licence

·        Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 9, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Paul TAILLEUR – Impaired Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic complaint in Kapuskasing led to the arrest of one person for driving while impaired by drugs.

On July 28, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Bonnieview Road in Kapuskasing, of a vehicle swerving and not able to maintain their lane.

Police located the driver and vehicle, and upon speaking with the driver, police determined that they had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing. 

As a result of the investigation, Paul TAILLEUR, 60 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 9, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Two More Impaired Drivers: Renato CIANI & Owen ALLEN

(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 have removed and charged two drivers with impaired operation related offences.

On August 3, 2024, just after 8:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a fail to remain motor vehicle collision, in the area of County Road 124 in the Township of Melancthon. Officers located the vehicle and were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Renato CIANI, 63-year-old male, from Mississauga has been charged with:

•      Failure to stop after accident

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

On August 3, 2024, just after 9:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers conducted a traffic stop, in the area of Alder Street in the Town of Orangeville. Officers spoke with the driver and were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Owen ALLEN, 19-year-old male, from East Garafraxa has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist 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 have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Lennox & Addington OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers Arrested: Names Released

(LENNOX AND ADDINGTON COUNTY, ON) – The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged six drivers in impaired driving related investigations.

On August 1, 2024, just before 9:30 p.m., officers responded to an address on Heritage Drive in the village of Bath for a well-being check. When officers arrived, they located an individual in a vehicle. Officers spoke to the driver, who was subsequently arrested.

Investigation revealed the driver to be nearly three and a half times the legal alcohol limit.

As a result, a 63-year-old female from Bath was charged with:

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

On August 3, 2024, just before 8:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on County Road 41 in Greater Napanee. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. As part of the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Wesley TYNER, age 40, of Napanee was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Smoke tobacco in motor vehicle while another person less than 16 years old present
  • Abandoning material that is likely to become litter

On August 3, 2024, just before 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision involving an ATV on Peters Road in Loyalist Township. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the driver and a passenger. As part of the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver was subsequently arrested.

The driver and passenger were both transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, Keegan FROST, age 21, of Napanee was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
  • Fail to wear proper helmet
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to surrender licence
  • Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

On August 4, 2024, just after 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Highway 401 eastbound in Greater Napanee. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, Andrii KLIUCHNIKOV, age 46, of Etobicoke was charged with:

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

On August 4, 2024, just before 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Bath Road in Loyalist Township. Officers arrived and spoke to the driver who was not injured. As part of the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, a 19-year-old from Loyalist Township was charged with:

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

On August 4, 2024, just before 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 28 in Addington Highlands Township. Officers were advised that the driver was observed leaving the scene. Officers attended and located the driver of the vehicle at a nearby residence. As part of the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

As a result, George EDWARDS, age 32, of Mississauga was charged with:

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

All accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee at a later date.

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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers: Jonathan ZADOW & Barbara MIRECKI

(KILLALOE, ON) – Police have laid impaired charges on two drivers involved in recent collisions.

On August 2, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) in the Township of Bonnechere Valley.

As a result of this investigation, 42-year-old Jonathan ZADOW of Eganville was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Impaired Operation; and,
  • Refusal to Comply With Demand.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on August 28, 2024, Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke. The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle towed and impounded. No reported injuries.

On August 3, 2024, just after 10:00 p.m., police responded to a single vehicle collision on Old Barry’s Bay Road involving a passenger car in the Township of Madawaska Valley.

As a result of this investigation, 74-year-old Barbara MIRECKI of Chicago was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·      Impaired Operation; and,

·      Over 80.

The driver sustained nonlife threatening injuries in this collision and was transported to the hospital by paramedics. The licence was seized, and the vehicle was towed and impounded.