(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged five different motorists with alcohol related offences between March 27and March 30, 2024.
On March 27, 2024, Caledon OPP officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check near Highway 410 and Valleywood Boulevard, in the Town of Caledon. Just after 11:00 p.m., a vehicle entered the area and officers subsequently formed grounds that driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were arrested.
As a result, Harsis TIWANA, 32, of Mississauga, was charged with:
· Failure or refusal to comply with demand
The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing, to answer to the charges.
On March 28, 2024, shortly after 10:30 p.m., officers located a two-vehicle collision on Highway 10, near The Grange Sideroad, in the Town of Caledon. No injuries were reported. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.
As a result of the investigation, Karl TUBERA, 25, of Mississauga, was charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero
On March 29, 2024, just before 3:00 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop while patrolling the area of Charleston Sideroad and Airport Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.
As a result, Koree WAIT, 32, of Milton, was charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
On March 29, 2024, just before 7:00 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop while patrolling the area of Mayfield Road and Chinguacousy Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.
As a result, Aleena ARSHAD, 34, of Brampton, was charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero
On March 30, 2024, just before 3:00 a.m., Caledon OPP received a report from a motorist expressing concern as to how a motor vehicle was being operated. Officers located the vehicle on Airport Road, near Old School Road, in the Town of Caledon. Officers formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.
As a result, Andre BROWN, 29, of Hamilton, was charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Four of the five drivers have been scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on April 18, 2024, to answer to their charges. Additionally, all five drivers had their vehicles impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.
The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers continue to take chances. It’s simply not worth the risk. Motorists are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.
