(AMARANTH, ON) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation related offences this Valentine’s Day.
On February 14, 2025, just before 4:00 a.m., officers from Dufferin OPP received a call for service reporting a suspicious motor vehicle in the area of County Road 12 and 5 Sideroad in the Township of Amaranth. Officers located and stopped the motor vehicle and spoke with the driver, which led to an impaired operation investigation.
Ralph COWAN, a 70-year-old from Amaranth has been charged with:
• Adult Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
• Adult Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Adult Fail to notify change of address
• Adult Fail to notify change of address- licence
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.
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.
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.
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