NEWS RELEASE
ORILLIA OPP
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a driver following a single-vehicle collision into a ditch on Highway 11, Oro-Medonte.
On June 26, 2021, approximately 4 p.m., officers received multiple calls reporting that a vehicle had entered the ditch on Highway 11 near Line 6, Oro-Medonte. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the driver was uninjured but made observations which led to an impaired driving investigation. The male driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.
As a result, Furlani OLDFORD, age 36, of Barrie, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released on a Form 9 Appearance Notice and is set to appear on July 13, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP would like to thank everyone who shares the responsibility of keeping our roads, trails and waterways safe by reporting impaired drivers. We are committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being 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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