The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired driving.
On December 8, 2024, shortly after 12:30 a.m., an officer was on patrol when they observed a pickup truck unable to maintain its lane as it was travelling westbound on Highway 401 in the Township of Hamilton.
The vehicle was stopped and following speaking to the driver, OPP entered into an impaired operation investigation and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made. The individual provided a sample of breath and with the result of ‘Fail’, the accused was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.
Jason MCGILLEN (aged 33), from Oshawa, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.
In addition to future court dates for both the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.
The OPP Festive R.I.D.E (Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign kicked off on November 21, 2024, and runs until January 1, 2025.
The Northumberland OPP urges everyone to plan ahead and arrange for a safe ride home rather than drive while impaired. Call a friend, call a cab or call Operation Red Nose. Remember that any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, please call 9-1-1.
Author: Pete Fisher
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