Over the weekend, officers laid multiple impaired driving charges, removing seven impaired drivers from our roads because of proactive patrols, investigative follow‑up, and calls from concerned community members.

These investigations required significant officer time and coordination, including collision investigations, roadside testing, breath analysis, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluations, and officer safety considerations.

At 2:30 p.m. on April 10, an officer observed a vehicle being driven erratically on Municipal Road 35. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver registered an “Alert” reading on an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver received a seven‑day driver’s licence suspension.

Around 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on April 11, officers responded to two separate motor vehicle collisions, on Douglas Street and Dell Street. In both cases, drivers showed signs of impairment and provided breath samples registering “Fail” readings.

  • Both drivers were arrested and charged with impaired operation
  • One driver was also charged for driving while under suspension

Shortly after 10:10 p.m. on April 11, officers were dispatched to Azilda to assist paramedics with an intoxicated individual found walking in the roadway. During the coordinated response, it was determined that the individual had been involved in single vehicle ATV collision. Investigation confirmed the ATV had been operated while the driver was impaired. The driver was arrested and charged after providing breath samples well above the legal limit.

Around 2:00 a.m. on April 12, officers responded to a serious collision on Elm Street where occupants of the vehicle fled on foot. Officers located the driver, and a drug recognition evaluation determined the driver was impaired by drugs. While in custody, the individual attempted to assault officers. The individual was charged with multiple Criminal Code of Canada and Highway Traffic Act offences.

Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on April 12, officers were investigating a disturbance in Levack when they detected alcohol on the breath of a driver, who registered an “Alert” reading and received a seven‑day licence suspension.

Around 3:20 a.m. on April 12, police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver at a gas station in New Sudbury. A community member saw an individual who appeared impaired while fueling a vehicle.

Officers located the driver and vehicle and observed clear signs of impairment along with an odour of alcohol. The driver provided a breath sample registering a “Fail” reading and was arrested for impaired operation.

During a search incidental to arrest, officers located a shotgun and ammunition within reach, near the front passenger seat of the vehicle. This discovery significantly increased the level of risk to both responding officers and the public.

The driver was transported to police headquarters, where further breath testing revealed blood alcohol concentration readings well above the legal limit.

As a result, a 25‑year‑old man from the GTA was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Unsafe storage of a firearm

Every driver charged with impaired operation over 80 or impairment determined by a Drug Recognition Expert received a 90‑day driver’s licence suspension, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days, as required by law.

These investigations are complex, time‑consuming, and often place officers in high‑risk situations. Our officers’ ability to safely and thoroughly investigate these incidents reflects our ongoing commitment to road and community safety.

If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9‑1‑1 immediately.

 

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