3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three drivers with impaired related charges within a span of four days.

On September 25, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., OPP responded to a noise complaint in the City of Pembroke. While police were investigating a vehicle was seen leaving the residence. The vehicle was stopped, and the driver was later transported to the detachment for further testing.

Candise TODD, 47 years old, of Pembroke was charged with impaired operation.

Then on September 26, 2025, just after 11:00 p.m., OPP received multiple traffic complaints of a vehicle colliding with several guard rails on Highway 17 in the Town of Petawawa. The driver was not injured in the collision. They were then transported to detachment for testing.

Nathan BUTLER, 27 years old, from Chalk River was charged with impaired operation.

On September 28, 2025, just after 2:00 a.m., an OPP officer conducted a traffic stop on Bridge St. in Bonnechere Valley Township. During the interaction roadside testing was conducted. The driver was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

Chad BISHOP, 34 years old, of Petawawa was charged with impaired operation.

Each of the accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke at a later date. 

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