(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Orangeville resident with impaired driving-related offences following a complaint at a local dining establishment.
On July 12, 2025, shortly after 1:30 a.m., officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance at a dining establishment on Centennial Road in the Town of Orangeville. The suspect had left the area prior to police arrival. Officers were able to locate the vehicle near Hunter Road. Upon contact, officers spoke with the male driver and observed signs of impairment, prompting them to initiate an impaired driving investigation.
Jackson COATES, a 27-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle 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 judgements. 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.
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