The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two drivers for impaired related offense, The drivers were involved in separate events.
On January 29, 2025 at 7:10p.m. police were dispatched to a local restaurant off Howland Dr in Huntsville after a driver put their vehicle in motion and it struck the building. The investigation revealed the driver to be under the influence of alcohol.
As a result of the investigation, Benjamin Longpre, 42 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on February 25, 2025.
The accused vehicle was impounded for 7 days and they received a 90 Administrative Driver’s license Suspension.
On January 29, 2025 at 8:59p.m., the Huntsville OPP were dispatched to a vehicle that was struck in a snow bank on Muskoka Rd 3 North in Huntsville. Upon arrival, police spoke with a witness who indicated they believed the driver was intoxicated.
As a result of the investigation, Tiffany Gallant-Macedo, 38 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on March 11, 2025.
The accused vehicle was impounded for 7 days and they received a 90 Administrative Driver’s license Suspension.
Both of these events could have easily been avoided had the drivers planned ahead before consuming alcohol or drugs. Don’t include drinking in any plans to drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that takes driving out of the picture altogether.
