NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have arrested and charged three males with impaired driving over the weekend.
On Dec. 5, 2020, shortly after 9:00 p.m., an officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11, Oro-Medonte Township, when a vehicle travelling at an extreme speed passed the officer. A traffic stop was conducted and after speaking with the driver, an impaired driving investigation was commenced.
The male driver, Matthew Robertshaw, age 37, of Mississauga, Ontario, was arrested and has been charged with operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), contrary to Section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code. The accused was released on a form 10 undertaking and is set to appear on Jan. 19, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
On Dec. 6, 2020, approximately 3:00 a.m., an officer was again conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11, Oro-Medonte Township, when a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The officer began an impaired driving investigation and the male driver was subsequently arrested.
As a result, Darnell Thompson, age 26, of Hamilton, Ontario, has been charged with operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), contrary to Section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code. The accused was released on a form 10 undertaking and is set to appear on Jan. 19, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
Shortly after noon the same day, officers received a report of a collision on Barrie Road, Orillia, involving two vehicles.
No one was injured in the collision but officers had suspicion that one of the drivers was under the influence of drugs and an investigation ensued.
The driver, Joshua Maukonen, age 32, of Orillia, was arrested and, after further investigation, was charged with operation while impaired - drugs, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. The accused was released on a form 9 appearance notice and is set to appear on Feb. 9, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP would like to thank everyone who share the responsibility of keeping our roads, trails and waterways safe by reporting impaired drivers. We are committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
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