NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four drivers with impaired driving between April 2 and 4, 2022.
On April 2, 2022 at approximately 2:07 a.m., Orillia OPP stopped a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed while conducting speed enforcement in the City of Orillia.
As a result of the investigation, Apurva Patel (45) of Ramara has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs, Criminal Code (CC) 320.14(1)(a)
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), Criminal Code (CC) 320.14(1)(b)
The accused was released on a Form 10 and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on April 19, 2022.
On April 2, 2022 at approximately 9:29 p.m., Orillia OPP were alerted by members of the public of a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located and stopped by officers a short time later in Ramara Township.
As a result of the investigation, Alyssa Sherman (29) of Brock Township has been charged with:
• Operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 milligrams, CC s. 320.14(1)(b)
• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor, LLCA 42(1)(a)
The accused was released on a Form 10 and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on April 19, 2022.
On April 3, 2022 at approximately 9:25 a.m., Orillia OPP responded to a call for service in Severn Township.
As a result of the investigation, Jesse Harrington (29) of Essa Township has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), Criminal Code (CC) 320.14(1)(b)
• Resist peace officer, CC 129(a)
The accused was released on a Form 10 and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on May 31, 2022.
On April 4, 2022 at approximately 3:27 a.m., Orillia OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision in Severn Township.
As a result of the investigation, Meagan Castle (35) of Toronto has been charged with:
• Operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 milligrams, CC s. 320.14(1)(b)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.
"The Orillia OPP is committed to stopping impaired drivers who endanger lives through strategies such as focused patrols, RIDE initiatives, enforcement and public education. Impaired driving is a serious crime and will not be tolerated on our roadways, trails or waterways. Remember, no amount of alcohol or drug in your system is safe when driving. If you plan on drinking alcohol or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan. We appreciate and rely on our community members to contribute to everyone's safety and report impaired driving incidents by calling 9-1-1." - Inspector Coyer Yateman, detachment commander, Orillia OPP
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