(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.
On December 12, 2024, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver on County Road 10, heading westbound towards Wasaga Beach.
At approximately 4:10 p.m., officers attended the registered owners address in Wasaga Beach where they located the vehicle approaching. Officers conducted a traffic stop and noticed an odour of alcohol on the driver’s breath which led into an impaired driving investigation. As a result, William HATTON, 39-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:
· Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
· Dangerous Operation
The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.
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