ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), acting on tips from the public, have arrested and charged a male with impaired driving, and numerous other offences, in the City of Orillia.
On Sept. 27, 2020, shortly after 5 p.m., police received information from a concerned citizen that a white car was being driven erratically on Highway 11, near Orillia, and that the driver was believed to be intoxicated. A short while later, a second tip was received with the same concerns and police rapidly responded.
Approximately 5:25 pm, officers located the vehicle in a driveway in the north end of Orillia and entered into an impaired driving investigation. It was also learned that the male was a prohibited driver under the Criminal Code. The driver was arrested and the investigation continued.
As a result, Levi Sipos, age 22, of Gravenhurst, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 Plus), contrary to Section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
- Dangerous operation, contrary to Section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code
- Obstruct peace officer, contrary to Section 129(a) of the Criminal Code
- Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code, contrary to Section 320.18(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Liquor License Act
- Fail to surrender insurance card, contrary to Section 3(1) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on Nov. 24, 2020 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 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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