Impaired driving, speeding, driving under suspension charges laid

February 23, 2023 · 0 Comments

The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a driver with impaired operation in the Township of Melancthon.

On Tuesday (Feb. 21) shortly before 11:30 p.m., officers from Dufferin stopped a vehicle for a traffic related offence. The officers were led into an impaired operation investigation.

As a result, Sean CURRAN, 55-year-old, from Melancthon, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
and drugs

• Failure of refusal to comply with demand

• Driving while under suspension

• Speeding

• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville in March 2023, to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days. These charges have not been proven in court.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist 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,” said the Dufferin OPP in a media release.

“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 have information about suspected unlawful activity, Dufferin OPP ask that you please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or
www.crimestopperssdm.com.”