The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a male driver after conducting a traffic stop.
On January 10, 2025, just after 3:40 p.m., officers of the Orillia OPP were on Highway 400 northbound in Oro-Medonte when a motor vehicle was observed traveling at a high rate of speed. As a result, police conducted a traffic stop. Through investigation and speaking with the male driver, police determined the driver was impaired and wanted on CBSA warrant.
As a result, Timothy Persaud 38-year-old, of Brampton has been charged with:
- Adult Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Adult Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80plus)
- Adult Speeding 1 -49 Km/h over posted limit
- Adult Drive motor vehicle – no licence
- Adult Fail to notify change of address
- Adult Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
- Adult Operate a motor vehicle without insurance