More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – The Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three drivers with impaired-related offences in November.

On Monday November 10, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle travelling over the posted speed limit. Upon speaking with the driver, officers believed that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Quinton JOHN, a 35-year-old of Dobie Township was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired- alcohol

·      Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

·      Drive motor vehicle- perform stunt- excessive speed

·      Careless driving

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a fourteen-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on December 18, 2025.

On Sunday November 16, 2025, at approximately 1:50 a.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP attended a single motor vehicle collision on Government Road, West, Kirkland Lake. Upon speaking with the driver, officers believed that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was transported to the Kirkland Lake OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Janet CALDWELL, a 28-year-old of Larder Lake was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

·      Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Drive motor vehicle with container of liquor

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on December 18, 2025.

On Sunday November 30,2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Kirkland Lake OPP were conducting general patrol when the Automated Licence Plate Recognition System notified police of a possible suspended driver. A traffic stop was conducted on Highway 11 in Grenfell Township. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver refused to comply with additional testing and was subsequently arrested.

As a result, Ajay TANGRI, a 27-year-old of New Liskeard was arrested and charged for Failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on January 8, 2026.

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