The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two drivers for separate impaired related incidents.
On March 13, 2025 at 7:59p.m., the Huntsville OPP conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 60 for a vehicle travelling in excess of 50km/h above the posted speed limit. The investigation of this traffic offense resulted in officer suspecting the driver to have alcohol in his body. The driver subsequently failed the roadside testing, requiring further breath testing.
As a result of the investigation, Joey Runtic, 36 years old of Brampton Ontario, has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Stunt driving, speeding
· Drive motor vehicle – no validation
· Novice driver – BAC above 0
· Drive motor vehicle – no accompanying driver
The accused’s vehicle was impounded for 14 day as a result of the stunt driving offense and he was served a 90 day administrative drivers license suspension.
The accused is set to appear in court April 15, 2025 at Ontario court of Justice in Bracebridge, Ontario,
On March 14, 2025 at 2:14 a.m., the Huntsville OPP were on patrol on King William St. when a vehicle was observed to be driving erratically. A traffic stop was conducted and officers determine the female driver to be intoxicated.
As a result of the investigation, Amy Norris, 25 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 April 15 , 2025.
The accused’s vehicle was impounded for 7 days and they received a 90 Administrative Driver’s license Suspension.
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING.
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.
If you suspect impaired driving, please call 911. Help keep our roads safe!
