Haliburton Highlands OPP have charged two drivers, that had been travelling in the wrong lane, in two separate incidents in the last week.
On March 1, 2024, shortly before 10 pm, Haliburton Highlands OPP stopped a passenger vehicle that had been driving in the oncoming lane towards a police cruiser on Bobcaygeon Road in Minden.
As a result of the investigation, Tabbitha Watts, 35 years of age, of Peterborough was charged with Operation while impaired-alcohol and Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on April 3, 2024.
On March 5, 2024, shortly before 7 pm, Haliburton Highlands OPP, stopped a passenger vehicle driving in the oncoming lane on County Road 21 in the Municipality of Dysart et al.
An investigation was commenced and as a result, Robert Krzeczkowski, 60 years of age, of St. Catharines was charged with:
· Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on April 3, 2024.
The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. If you plan on consuming drugs or alcohol, please arrange a safe ride home. If you suspect someone to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired, please call 9-1-1.
