Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently charged a total of six drivers with impaired operation.
Since May 12, 2023, a total of six drivers have been charged with impaired operation in the Town of Caledon. All incidents involved a driver arrested since officers had formed grounds that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. All investigations led to criminal charges and included a 14-day vehicle impoundment and a 90-day licence suspension.
On May 12, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., while a collision investigation was under way, officers had an interaction with a driver in a road closure on Highway 9.
A 29-year-old of Newmarket was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Drive with cannabis readily available
• Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor
• Drive on closed highway
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 8, 2023, to answer to the charges.
On May 14, 2023, shortly after 5:30 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 10, near Charleston Sideroad. No injuries were reported.
A 38-year-old of Brampton was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Drive with cannabis readily available
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 1, 2023, to answer to the charges.
On May 15, 2023, shortly after 10:30 p.m., an officer was conducting a general patrol on Escarpment Sideroad, near Heart Lake Road. At that time, a vehicle was observed parked in such a manner that it triggered an investigation.
A 23-year-old of Brampton was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 1, 2023, to answer to the charges.
On May 17, 2023, shortly after 10:00 p.m., a concerned motorist contacted the OPP to report a vehicle being operated in a dangerous manner on Highway 10, near Old School Road. Caledon OPP officers caught up with the vehicle and began their investigation.
A 25-year-old of Milton was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Driving with liquor readily available
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 1, 2023, to answer to the charges.
On May 20, 2023, shortly after 1:30 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on County Road 109, near Porterfield Road. Minor injuries were reported.
One of the drivers, Jeffrey WARREN, 58, of Brampton, was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 8, 2023, to answer to the charge.
On May 21, 2023, shortly before 7:00 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint on Airport Road, near Olde Base Line Road. The vehicle was described to be operating in a dangerous matter. Caledon OPP officers intercepted the vehicle.
A 63-year-old of Caledon was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – alcohol
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 8, 2023, to answer to the charges.
While the OPP and its traffic safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads, drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws. Motorists are also reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.
You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.
For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit:Â https://www.ontario.ca/
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