4 More Impaired Drivers
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Oct 9 04:09:44 MST 2024
Between October 4 and October 6, 2024, four drivers from four separate incidents were arrested and charged with impaired operation. In all instances, officers formed grounds that the drivers ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.
On October 4, 2024, just after 4:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Brookstone Court. Officers located the vehicle and began their investigation.
As a result, Manbir RAHAL, 49, of Brampton, was charged with:
Operation while impaired alcohol
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concertation (80 plus)
On October 5, 2024, just after 6:00 p.m., officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Mayfield Road, near Coleraine Drive. No injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, Kulwinder JOHAL, 44, of Mississauga, was charged with:
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concertation (80 plus)
Both drivers above are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 24, 2024, to answer to the charges.
Later that same day, just after 8:30 p.m., officers responded a traffic complaint in the area of Mayfield Road and Kennedy Road. The vehicle was described as driving in a dangerous manner and causing collisions. No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident. Officers located the vehicle and began their investigation.
As a result, Gurpreet DHILLON, 38, of Caledon, was charged with:
Operation while impaired alcohol
Failure or refusal to comply with demand
Dangerous operation
Lastly, on October 6, 2024, shortly before 8:30 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a report of a vehicle stopped on Olde Base Line Road, near Highway 10. Officers located the vehicle and began their investigation.
As a result, AMANDEEP SINGH, 27, of Caledon
Operation while impaired alcohol
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concertation (80 plus)
The last two drivers above are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 31, 2024, to answer to the charges.
The four drivers licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles were impounded for seven.
The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. This year (up to September 10, 2024), Caledon OPP investigated to a total of 117 impaired operation occurrences. Too many drivers are continuing to take unnecessary risks on our roads. 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.