(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two Town of Mono residents with impaired operation-related offences following two separate incidents.
On February 25, 2026, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to the area of 150 First Street after receiving reports of a female slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle in a parking lot. Police attended the scene alongside other emergency services and located the driver.
After speaking with the individual, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation.
Marie MACDONALD, a 37-year-old female from Mono, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle
- Use plate not in accordance with regulations
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
- Possess unmarked cigarettes
On February 25, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting general patrol in the area of County Road 124 when they located a vehicle in a ditch that had sustained significant damage. After speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation.
Kristopher ERDEI, a 46-year-old male from Mono, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a later date. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and both vehicles were impounded.
The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists that alcohol and speed are a deadly combination. Plan ahead if you are consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, public transit, or arrange to stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair your judgment and reaction time. In a split second, poor decisions can result in tragedy.
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, call 9-1-1. To report non-emergency information, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.