Single vehicle rollover in Mulmur leads to impaired charges

March 23, 2023 · 0 Comments

The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a driver with impaired operation following a single vehicle collision investigation in the Township of Mulmur.

On March 13, shortly after 3:30 a.m., officers from Dufferin OPP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision in which a vehicle left the roadway rolling twice before landing in a ditch on Highway 89 in Mulmur.

Officers located the driver and vehicle and were led into an impaired operation investigation.

As a result, Craig JAMES, 34-year-old, from Pickering has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Novice driver – Blood alcohol concentration above zero

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

If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1.

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.

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, 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.