Mark COPE – Drunk Driving

Source: OPP
Date: Wed Oct 16 04:08:54 MST 2024

(SHELBURNE, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Dundalk resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic stop.

On October 12, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Main Street and Owen Sound Street in the Town of Shelburne. Officers noted a vehicle which was not able to maintain their lane and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief conversation the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Mark COPE, a 34-year-old male, from Dundalk has been charged with:

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

• Drive motor vehicle – no licence

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Fail to surrender insurance card

• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 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.