(TAY TOWNSHIP,ON) – A vehicle stop for an traffic violation has lead to drinking and driving charges for a Tay Township resident. An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment made a traffic stop on Park Street, Victoria Harbour on April 28, 2024 at approximately 2:41 am and upon speaking with the lone driver entered into an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of this investigation Joshua GEARIN 30 years of Tay Township has been charged criminally with the offence of Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 30, 2024, was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
Detachment patrol officers set up 13 Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) programs checking 250 drivers for signs of impairment over the April 25-29, 2024 time frame in an effort to increase road safety here in North Simcoe.
Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please “Make the Call” and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.