The Orillia OPP have arrested and charged four individuals with impaired driving over a four-day period, all involved in collisions.
On February 8, 2023, at 4:45 p.m., police were dispatched to a collision involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to hospital with injuries by Simcoe County Paramedics. Upon conducting the investigation at the scene, police determined that the driver was impaired. A Drug Recognition Evaluation was completed by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
As a result, Rose Ford, age 24, of Ramara has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired- Cause Bodily Harm
- Operation while impaired- Blood Drug Concentration
- Operation while impaired- Alcohol and Drugs
The accused was released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on March 21, 2023.
On February 8, 2023, at 9:45 p.m., Officers responded to reports of a single vehicle collision on Penetanguishene Road, in Oro-Medonte. Upon arrival, officers determined the male driver of the motor vehicle was displaying signs of alcohol consumption. The driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
As a result, Daniel Roney, age 34, of Barrie has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
- Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
- Dangerous Operation
The accused was released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on March 7, 2023.
On February 10, 2023, shortly after 10 p.m., Officers responded to reports of a single ehicle collision on Orion Boulevard, in Orillia. Upon arrival, officers determined the driver was displaying signs of alcohol consumption.
As a result of the investigation, David Lees, age 58, of Barrie has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section
- Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to section
The accused was released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on 28 February 2023.
On February 11, 2023, shortly after 11 p.m., Officers responded to reports of a single vehicle collision on Highway 11 in the City of Orillia. Officers attended the scene and spoke with driver who was showing signs of alcohol consumption.
As a result, Kyle Ferguson, age 29 of Gilford has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on March 7, 2023.