(ADJALA-TOSORONTIO, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals in separate incidents with impaired driving offences following a traffic complaint for a suspected impaired driver and an officer’s observations while on patrol.
On Thursday, March 05, 2026, shortly before 7:00 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP officers responded to a call for service where the caller advised of a possible impaired driver who was about to start driving. Officers located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and began an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of the investigation, David TEDESCO, a 49-year-old of Adjala-Tosorontio has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On Friday, March 06, 2026, shortly before 12:30 a.m., an officer while out on patrol in a residential neighbourhood, observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was conducted, and the officer detected a strong odour of alcohol coming from the driver. The officer began an impaired investigation.
As a result of the investigation, Shelby WATTS, a 26-year-old of New Tecumseth has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Fail to have insurance card
• Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
• No mudguards
• Obstruct plate
• Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt
• Drive with windshield coated – view obstructed
• Use altered plate
• Novice driver – B.A.C above zero
• Operate unsafe vehicle
The accused parties were released on Form 10 Undertakings and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford to answer to the charges.
The OPP is committed to keeping roads safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1 immediately to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.