More Drunk Drivers Arrested – CRONK, CRONK & PATEL

(ORANGEVILLE) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three drivers with impaired operation related offences at the same RIDE location.

On March 16, 2024, just after 11:30 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check on Townline, in the Town of Orangeville. A driver entered the area and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Rachel CRONK, a 20-year-old female, from Orangeville has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

•      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

•      Young driver – B.A.C. above zero

On March 16, 2024, just after 11:30 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check on Townline, in the Town of Orangeville. A driver entered the area and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Bruce PATEL, a 34-year-old male, from Alton has been charged with:

•      Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

•      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

On March 17, 2024, just after 12:30 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check on Townline, in the Town of Orangeville. A driver entered the area and officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.

Kirk CRONK, a 60-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

 The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.

Dufferin OPP continues to conduct traffic enforcement daily as drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs and who drive at excessive speeds continue to pose a threat to Ontario roads. We are committed to the safety of our community.

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