Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation and several additional offences following a traffic stop in the Township of Oro-Medonte.
On October 24, 2026, at approximately 11:35 p.m., an officer conducting patrol on Highway 11 stopped a passenger vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act (HTA) violation near Line 2.
Following officers interaction with the motorist, police began an impaired operation investigation. As a result, the individual was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests. The investigation also revealed additional offences.
David Smith (52) of New Dundee, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Failure or refusal to comply with demand
– Dangerous operation
– Obstruct Peace Officer
– Breach of Recognizance
– Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
– Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor
– Entire plate not plainly visible
– Drive motor vehicle, not currently validated permit
– Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
– Fail to surrender insurance card
The accused was held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia.
Members of Orillia 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.
