The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two drivers with impaired-related offences.
On October 25th, 2026, at approximately 1:53 a.m., officers were conducting general patrol in the area of Grassmere Road in Lake of Bays when they located a parked vehicle. Officers initiated an impaired operation investigation. As a result, Grace Trotta, 20-year-old of Toronto, was charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
On November 2nd, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Walkers Glenn Crescent in Lake of Bays. Officers initiated an impaired operation investigation. As a result, Germaine MacDonald, a 63-year-old of Lake of Bays was charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Grace Trotta is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on Nov. 24th, 2026. Germaine MacDonald is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on Dec. 1st, 2026.
Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 911. In doing so, you may save a life.
