NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.
On December 3, 2024, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
Officers patrolled the are but were not able to locate the vehicle.
At approximately 9:30 a.m., officers where dispatched to a motor vehicle collision (MVC) at 33rd Street North and McCague Street in Wasaga Beach. Officers located the unattended vehicle and shortly thereafter located the driver where they conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result, a 44-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:
- Operation while Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs
- Driving While Under Suspension
The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.
The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.
The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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