(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three drivers with impaired operation related offences over the weekend.
On June 22, 2024, just before 5:00 a.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP were dispatched to a possible impaired driver in the area of HWY 10 in the Town of Mono. Officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The suspect registered a PASS at the roadside. The original complainant also stopped to have a brief conversation with police. During the conversation officers were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.
David NEVETT, a 31-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On June 23, 2024, just after 3:15 a.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot-check in the area of Owen Sound Street in the Town of Shelburne. A vehicle drove directly through their RIDE program. Officers were able to locate the driver at a nearby complex and were quickly led into an impaired operation investigation.
Brianna-Lee YOUNG, a 25-year-old female, from Mount Forest has been charged with:
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On June 23, 2024, just before 1:30 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP responded to a call for service in the area of Montgomery BLVD in the Town of Orangeville. Officers located the suspect and were led into an impaired operation investigation.
Shawn CLAPHAM, a 47-year-old male, from Kitchener has been charged with:
• Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
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.
The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure, or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.
Members of the Dufferin 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 have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
