The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges for two separate impaired driving investigations.
On May 6, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 401, Quinte West. An investigation led to the driver being arrested.
Paul POWER, 27 years old from Toronto, has been charged with the following offences:
On May 7, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers responded to the Ontario Street boat launch, Quinte West for reports of a driver doing donuts in their car. An investigation led to the driver being arrested.
Matthew PIDGEON-WALLACE, 24 years old from Mariposa Township, has been charged with the following offences:
POWER was released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on May 25, 2023. Additionally, his vehicle was impounded for seven days, and his licence was suspended for 90 days. PIDGEON-WALLACE was held in custody for a bail hearing.
If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.