More Impaired Drivers Arrested

Source: OPP
Date: Wed Oct 23 04:23:05 MST 2024

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two males with impaired operation related offences over the last few days.

On October 19, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision the area of Highway 10 in the Town of Mono. The officers arrived on scene and located a vehicle in the ditch along with a male party standing beside the vehicle. During their interaction officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Harjot ATWAL, a 37-year-old male, from Nobleton has been charged with:



• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

On October 20, 2024, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to the area of Red Elm Drive in the Town of Shelburne for a traffic complaint. During their interaction officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Ian KAMAU, a 29-year-old male, from Niagara Falls has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

• Novice driver fail to surrender licence

• Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

• Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

The accused individuals are 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.