Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a motorist with impaired driving after reports of a collision.
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 3:47 a.m., officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle in a ditch, near Highway 35 in the Township of Minden Hills. Officers arrived at the scene and quickly entered into an impaired driving investigation.
As a result, Omar TAaibi, 22 years old of London, was arrested and charged with:
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden at a later date.
In addition to the charge, the driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.
Members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP remain committed to keeping local roads and communities safe through proactive enforcement and strong community partnerships.
If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Anyone with information regarding unlawful activity is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.khcrimestoppers.com.
