On June 9, 2025 members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the village of Codrington.
At approximately 4:45 pm a concerned citizen called police to report that a grey Honda sedan was parked on County Road 30 with an individual inside leaning on the steering wheel. The driver was not overly responsive when the citizen inquired if they were ok.
Police located the described vehicle parked on an angle on the northbound shoulder facing southbound with the lights on. The officer observed an individual matching the description provided exit the drivers seat and to be unsteady on his feet with a strong odor of alcohol emanating from their breath.
Officers additionally observed there to be opened cans of alcohol within the vehicle.
The individual was arrested for Impaired Operation and transported to the Brighton detachment for further investigation.
As a result of the investigation Dale WEBB (age 46) of Uxbridge, Ontario was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:
Failure or refusal to comply with demand
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
The accused was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Liquor License and Control Act (LLCA) and the Tobacco Tax Act (TTA) with:
Class G1licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver (HTA)
Novice driver – B.A.C above zero (HTA)
Interfere with traffic (HTA)
Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor (LLCA)
Possess unmarked cigarettes (TTA)
The accused received an immediate 90 day license suspension, and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in July 2025. The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days
The Northumberland OPP would like to remind the public that failing to provide a suitable sample of breath upon an officers demand carries the same consequences as ‘Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs’, and ‘Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)’.
The OPP remains committed to enforcing impaired driving laws and educating road users about the dangers posed by motorists who drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
