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			<title>Dufferin OPP lay several charges after collisions and impaired driving throughout the region</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon Sep 14 12:01:55 2026 / +0000  GMT</pubDate>
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<p>Mono man faces several charges after colliding with vehicles&nbsp;</p>
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<p>between Orangeville and Mulmur</p>
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<p>A driver is facing several charges after allegedly striking vehicles from Broadway in Orangeville to Primrose in Mulmur.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently issued a press release, noting that a Mono resident has been charged with multiple Criminal Code driving offences related to the incident, which occurred on Wednesday (Oct. 1).</p>
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<p>Officers responded to reports of a vehicle driving out of control and striking vehicles, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The officers acted quickly and located the heavily damaged vehicle in question at the intersection of Highway 10 and 89 in Mono.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Officers successfully blocked the vehicle from proceeding further, preventing additional damage and ensuring the safety of community members.</p>
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<p>Brian Halbert, 46, from Mono, has been charged with:</p>
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<p>• Assault with a Weapon (two counts)</p>
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<p>• Dangerous Operation</p>
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<p>• Failure to Stop After Accident (two counts)</p>
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<p>• Flight from Peace Officer</p>
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<p>None of the listed charges have been proven in court.</p>
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<p>Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.crimestopperssdm.com. Anyone who leaves a tip will not be asked to identify themselves or testify in court.</p>
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<p>Impaired driving charges laid&nbsp;</p>
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<p>following motor vehicle collision &nbsp;</p>
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<p>Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Shelburne resident in connection with impaired driving-related offences.</p>
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<p>On Oct. 3, shortly after 10 p.m., officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 10 in Mono. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the individuals involved and observed signs of impairment. An impaired driving investigation was initiated.</p>
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<p>As a result, Sweetan Bath, 27, from Shelburne, has been charged with the following offences:</p>
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<p>• Dangerous operation</p>
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<p>• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs</p>
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<p>• Failure or refusal to comply with demand</p>
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<p>• Possess more than one licence</p>
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<p>The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver's licences have been suspended, and their vehicles impounded.</p>
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<p>The listed charges have not been proven in court.</p>
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<p>Three people charged with&nbsp;</p>
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<p>impaired driving last month&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged five individuals with impaired driving-related offences between Sept. 19 and 29.</p>
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<p>Anton Bilonozhenko, 38, from North York, has been charged with:</p>
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<p>• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)</p>
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<p>• Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt - excessive speed</p>
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<p>• Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit</p>
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<p>Arvindpal Dhillon, 44, from Shelburne, has been charged with:</p>
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<p>• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)</p>
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<p>Gregory Sweet, 31, from East Garafraxa, has been charged with:</p>
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<p>• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs</p>
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<p>The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver's licences have been suspended, and their vehicles were impounded.</p>
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<p>None of the listed charges have been proven in court.</p>
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