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Dufferin OPP removes three impaired drivers during RIDE program
March 21, 2024 · 0 Comments
Dufferin OPP have charged three drivers with impaired operation related offences at the same Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) stop location over the weekend.
On Saturday, March 16, just after 11:30 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a RIDE spot-check on Townline in Orangeville. A driver entered the area and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.
Rachel CRONK, a 20-year-old female, from Orangeville has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
• Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
The following day, Sunday, March 17, just after 12:30 p.m., at the same RIDE spot-check, officers from Dufferin OPP laid more impaired driving charges. A driver entered the RIDE location and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.
Kirk CRONK, a 60-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused parties are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.
None of the listed charges have been proven in court.
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