Alejandro DE SOUSA Was Arrested
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Mar 19 06:52:40 MST 2025

On March 17, 2025, just after 10:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Highway 10 near the Town of Orangeville. Officers noted a vehicle without a valid licence plate. The officer conducted a traffic stop and after a brief conversation, the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.
Alejandro DE SOUSA, a 23-year-old male, from Caledon has been charged with:
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs
Driving while under suspension
Possess unmarked cigarettes
Fail to surrender insurance card
Improper number plate light
The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their drivers licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.
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.