(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Singhampton resident with impaired operation-related charges following a traffic stop.
On February 21, 2026, at approximately 12:43 p.m., Dufferin OPP were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of County Road 124 in the Township of Melancthon. At that time, officers observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer initiated an impaired driving investigation.
Andrew LECAS, a 35-year-old male from Singhampton, has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed
• Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
• Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
• Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit
The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. His driver’s licence was suspended, and his vehicle was impounded.
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 judgments. 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.