Jobanpreet DHALIWAL – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Brampton resident with impaired operation-related offences following a traffic complaint.

On December 20, 2025, shortly before 3:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint involving a vehicle reportedly doing donuts in the area of Gooseberry Street in the Town of Orangeville. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle in a ditch. After speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation as a result of the interaction.

Jobanpreet DHALIWAL, a 20-year-old male from Brampton, has been charged with the following offences:

• Fail to surrender insurance card
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• CC 320.14(1)(a) Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
• Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
• Drive motor vehicle – Perform stunt

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. As a result of the incident, the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead if consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, taxi, rideshare service, public transit, or arrange to stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair judgment and reaction time. In a split second, impaired driving can result in life-altering consequences for yourself and others.

Members of the Dufferin OPP remain committed to public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. To report suspected unlawful activity, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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