The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a single vehicle collision.
On January 12, 2025, at around 7:35 p.m., police received a report regarding a collision which occurred on 5th Line East in the Municipality of Trent Hills.
Officers arrived at the location and found a heavily damaged passenger vehicle which was unoccupied. Through investigation, the driver was located at a nearby residential address. OPP entered into an impaired operation investigation where the accused was taken into custody and transported to a nearby police station for further tests. There were no injuries reported, and no other persons involved.
Joseph OLIVER (age 20) from Stirling, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
– Fail to remain.
In addition to a future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.
The OPP remind the public not to drive when planning to consume alcohol or drugs. Please make other arrangements for alternative transport such as a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, public transit or staying the night.
Learn more about the consequences and penalties of driving impaired at: Impaired driving | ontario.ca
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