(ESSA, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a traffic complaint in Essa Township.
On June 11, 2025, shortly after 12:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Mill Street, in the Essa Township. The vehicle was described as being operated in a concerning manner and the driver was unable to maintain standing when entering into a business. Officers located the vehicle and met with the driver. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired, leading to the driver’s arrest.
As a result of the investigation, Kevin WHITEHOUSE 31-years-old of Essa was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on July 10, 2025, to answer to the charge.
The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from impaired drivers. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 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.
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