Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Laclie Street in the City of Orillia. Further investigation led to impaired driving related offences.
On March 29, 2025, at approximately 11:17 a.m., officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Laclie Street, in the City of Orillia. After arriving on scene officers were led into an impaired driving investigation where one individual was charged with impaired related charges after administering a breath sample that registered more than five (5) times the legal limit.
As a result, Lauren Knezacek; 26-year-old, from Springwater, ON. has been subsequently charged with:
- Operation while impaired by alcohol
- Operation while impaired – 80 plus
- Dangerous Operation
Furthermore, at approximately 1:49 a.m., officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on New Brailey Line, in the Township of Severn. After arriving on scene officers were led into an impaired driving investigation where one individual was charged with impaired related charges. As a result, Brian Medeiros; 26-year-old, from Wasaga Beach, ON. has been subsequently charged with:
- Operation while impaired by alcohol
- Operation while impaired – 80 plus
Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
