More Impaired Drivers Arrested
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Aug 28 04:11:37 MST 2024
On August 23, 2024, just before 5:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Broadway in the Town of Orangeville. Officers spoke with the driver and were led to an impaired driving investigation.
As a result, John MACDONALD, a 47-year-old male, from Burlington has been charged with:
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Disobey sign
On August 23, 2024, just before 7:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP conducted a traffic stop in the area of HWY 10 in the Town of Mono. Officers spoke with the driver and were led to an impaired driving investigation.
As a result, Anthony BARTER, a 63-year-old male, from Caledon has been charged with:
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs
The accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, to answer to the charges at a later date in June 2024. Their drivers licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for a period of 7 days.
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.