NEWS RELEASE DUFFERIN COUNTY OPP
(GRAND VALLEY, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Grand Valley resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint.
On December 21, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers received a traffic complaint about a possible impaired driver in the Town of Grand Valley. Dufferin OPP located the vehicle in question and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief conversation the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.
A 36-year-old male, from Grand Valley has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
• Possess unmarked cigarettes
The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.
The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.
Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
