Tyler RUNCIMAN – Impaired Operation

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an impaired driver who was also prohibited.

On December 5, 2024, at around 12:30 a.m., police responded to a complaint regarding a suspected impaired driver in the area of Front Street North in Campbellford.

Officers arrived at the location and spoke with the driver of a pickup truck matching the description provided in the report. Officers entered into an impaired operation investigation which resulted in the accused being arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

As a result, Tyler RUNCIMAN (age 29) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

–       Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–       Operation while prohibited.

In addition to a future court date, a further three-day licence suspension and a 45-day vehicle impound was initiated.

If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. 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.

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