The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged an individual with impaired operation related charges.
On October 3, 2024, at about 9:50 p.m., an officer from the Orillia OPP was proactively patrolling the area of Colborne St. E in the City of Orillia and conducted a traffic stop having observed a motor vehicle driving aggressively. The resulting investigation led the officer to determine that the driver of the vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The individual was then arrested.
As a result, Keghan Lepard, 23-years-old, from Ramara has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
· Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Adult Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
· Adult No clear view to front
· Adult Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
· Adult Drive with windshield coated – view obstructed
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in November 2024. As a result of these charges, his driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.
