(Orillia, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have three individuals with impaired driving related offences.
On April 21, 2024, at about 1:24 a.m., an Orillia OPP officer was conducting proactive traffic enforcement in the area of Highway 11 and Line 14 in Oro-Medonte Township. A vehicle was recorded travelling 60 km/hr over the posted speed limit. As a result the vehicle was pulled over and the driver spoken to. The driver claimed not to have consumed any alcohol however as a result of the investigation it was determined he was impaired by alcohol and arrested.
As a result, Olola Gamaliel, 29-years-old, from North Bay has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
- Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs.
- Dangerous Operation
- Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
On April 21, 2024, at about 3:27 a.m., an Orillia OPP officer while conducting proactive traffic enforcement in the area of Highway 12 in Ramara Township pulled a vehicle over as part of a Highway Traffic Act investigation. It was determined the driver was impaired by alcohol and subsequently arrested.
As a result, Joseph Perrault, 32-years-old, from Seagrave has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs.
On April 23, 2024, at about 7:47 p.m., Orillia OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint. It was reported that an individual who had been consuming alcohol was operating a vehicle. Responding officers patrolled the area and were soon alerted that the individual had returned to a residence. Police attended the residence in question and spoke to the driver. During the investigation it was determined that the individual was impaired by alcohol and confirmed to have been operating a vehicle just prior. This individual was then arrested.
As a result, Cody Mills, 33-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
All persons in these unrelated investigations are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in May 2024. As a result of these charges each of their driver’s licences has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for a period of 7 days.
Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
