Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver on Highway 7 at approximately 12:00pm on January 28, 2023. The driver was found to be under the influence of drugs. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and methamphetamine. One officer was treated and released from a local hospital after suffering an exposure to the drugs during the search.
Brandon ORRETT (age 30) of Gilmour, has been charged with:
• Possession of a Schedule I substance-other drugs
• Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on April 5, 2023.
The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.
Author: Pete Fisher
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