Officers from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with criminal and provincial charges after a vehicle stop at a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program.
On September 19, 2025, just before 1:30 am, officers were conducting a RIDE program on Atherley Road in the City of Orillia. A vehicle entered the RIDE program and began speaking with officers. Upon speaking to the driver, the officer entered into a impaired operation investigation which resulted in their arrest at the scene. The driver was transported back to the Orillia OPP Detachment where further testing was completed by a Drug Recognition Officer (DRE).
As a result of the investigation, Malach Morgan, 23-year-old from Barrie, has been charged with the following:
– Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available and
– Novie driver – presence of drug
The accused was released with a future court date. Additionally, their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
