Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two drivers with impaired related charges.
On June 12, 2024, just after 2:00 p.m., an officer was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 400 North in the Township of Springwater when a vehicle obviously travelling above the posted limit of 100 km/hr was observed. The officer activated the speed enforcement equipment and found the vehicle was travelling at a stunt driving speed of 155 km/hr. Once the officer was able to speak with the driver, numerous signs of being intoxicated were noted.
As a result, Dwayne Harkness, 64-year-old of Minden Hills Township has been charged with:
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand contrary to section 320.15(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada
- Drive motor vehicle- perform stunt- excessive speed contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
On June 12, 2024, after 10:00 p.m., officers of the Orillia OPP were conducting a RIDE program in Lagoon City, Ramara Township. A motor vehicle approached officers, who entered an impaired driving investigation as the driver was showing signs of being intoxicated.
As a result, Randal Shaubel, 73-year-old of Ramara Township has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired- alcohol
- Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
- Driver fail to surrender license
The Orillia OPP reminds motorist to plan when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure, or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.