2 More Impaired Drivers

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two drivers with impaired driving in less than a week.

On October 31, 2024, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Renfrew OPP received a report of a suspected impaired driver. While officers were on their way, the vehicle was involved in a head- on collision on Highway 17 between Cobden and Haley Station.

When police arrived on scene, the driver fled on foot. An individual was located hiding in the bushes nearby and was taken into custody.

The driver of the second vehicle was transported to hospital by the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Corbin Blair PARKS, age 36 of Eganville was charged with:

·      Dangerous operation

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

·      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Failure to stop after accident

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 8, 2025.

On November 1, 2024, at approximately 12:10 a.m., Renfrew OPP received multiple calls regarding a suspicious vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and blaring their horn on Burnstown Road near John Box Street.

Police quickly located the vehicle, and the driver was taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, David Herbert BADHAM, age 61 of Burnstown was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

·      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 8, 2025.

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