The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three drivers with impaired operation following three separate incidents in Huntsville.
On Monday, August 3, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 60 in Huntsville. Prior to police arrival, the driver was able to remove the vehicle from the ditch and continued eastbound on Highway 60. A short time later, officers located the vehicle stopped on the side of the highway and determined that the driver was impaired.
As a result, Madelyn Smith, 27 years old of Waterloo, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
On Friday August 7, 2026 at approximately 9:30 pm, officers were responding to a disturbance on Bear Cave Road in Huntsville when they encountered a motor vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver officers suspected the driver to be impaired and subsequently led officers to an impaired driving investigation.
As a result, Victoria Degroot, 30 years old of Parry Sound, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Additionally, on Saturday August 8, 2026 at approximately 10:10 pm, officers conducted a traffic stop on Greer Road in Huntsville. As a result of observations made during the stop, officers entered into an impaired driving investigation.
As a result, Jennifer Botting, 28 years old of Huntsville, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
All accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge in September.
Huntsville OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead if they choose to consume alcohol or drugs. Consider using a designated driver, taxi, public transit, or staying overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely.
If you suspect someone is operating a vehicle of any kind while impaired, call 9-1-1. To report suspicious or unlawful activity, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
