NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has arrested and charged two drivers with impaired operation in separate incidents in the City of Orillia.
On Sunday, March 7, 2021, shortly before 2 p.m., officers conducted a vehicle stop, for a traffic violation, on Matchedash Street, Orillia. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer detected the odour of alcohol and began an impaired driving investigation. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further investigation.
As a result, Adam Blaney, age 27, of Nobel, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero
- Other Highway Traffic Act violations
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on May 4, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
Later the same day, shortly after 5 p.m., officers observed a vehicle being driven by a male who the officers had talked to earlier and was known to be impaired. The officers caught up with the vehicle and saw the male walk into a Coldwater Road business. The male was arrested and was taken to the OPP detachment for further investigation.
As a result, Jason Maunder, age 30, of Severn, 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 April 27, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP would like to thank everyone who share 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 $2,000.00.
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