More Impaired Drivers Arrested

Source: OPP
Date: Tue Jul 23 03:50:26 MST 2024

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation within one night shift.

On July 18, 2024, just after 11:00 p.m., Caledon OPP received a report of a vehicle in a truck yard on George Bolton Parkway. Officers attended to investigate. Grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.



As a result, Gurpreet GILL, 49, of Caledon, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol



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

Shortly after, on July 19, 2024, just after midnight, officers on patrol on Highway 410 near Mayfield Road observed a vehicle being operated in a concerning manner. The vehicle was stopped, and officers met with the driver. Grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operation a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Nimish MALHOTRA, 23, of Rexdale, was charged with:

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

• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

Both accused are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on August 8, 2024, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licences were also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles impounded for seven.

Caledon OPP would like to take this opportunity to educate motorists on the rules and consequences for novice and young drivers when it comes to the consumption of alcohol or drugs:

1. Ontario drivers with the licence class of G1 or G2 are considered novice drivers.

2. Ontario drivers under the age of 22 are considered young drivers.

3. Young and novice drivers cannot consume any alcohol or drug before operating a motor vehicle. This means young and novice drivers must have zero traces of alcohol or drug when operating a vehicle.

There is a zero-tolerance policy for impaired drivers on our roads and the OPP is committed to ensuring all drivers understand the rules and consequences before getting behind the wheel.

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, do 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.