(DRYDEN, ON) – On August 17th, 2025 at approximately 08:45 p.m., the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle that spun out and hit the ditch on Highway 601 near Morton Road.
The officers attended and demanded a breath sample from the driver into an approved screening device (ASD). The driver participated and registered a FAIL which led to the driver’s arrest & returned to the detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Abby BELL, 20, from Dryden was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on September 22nd, 2025.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.
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