(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two local residents with impaired operation-related charges following separate calls for service in Dufferin County.
On January 22, 2026, at approximately 4:18 p.m., Dufferin OPP received a complaint regarding a possible impaired driver who was in the ditch in the area of 30 Sideroad in the Town of Mono. Officers later located the individual on Station Street in the Township of Amaranth, conducted a traffic stop, and initiated an impaired driving investigation.
Colin WILLIAMS, a 39-year-old male from Mono, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
On January 24, 2026, just before 10:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. spot check in the area of Centennial Road in the Town of Orangeville. A vehicle entered the checkpoint and, following a brief interaction with officers, an impaired driving investigation was initiated.
Jeremy WALKER, a 26-year-old male from Orangeville, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Driver – fail to properly wear seatbelt
The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.
The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead 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.
Members of the Dufferin 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.