The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in five more impaired driving investigations.
Traffic Stop Leads to Impaired Charge
On Friday, August 22, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a traffic stop on Frankford Road led to an investigation where an ASD was used, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired as well as other offences. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
William BERTRAND, age 53, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
Careless driving
Investigation Leads to Impaired Charge
On Friday, August 22, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers responded to an incident on Bay Street, leading to an investigation where an ASD was used, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
Kevin ROSA, age 48, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Driver fail to surrender licence
Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
Traffic Complaint Leads to Impaired Charge
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, responded to a traffic complaint on the 401 Westbound leading to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for testing.
Baljinder GILL, age 46, from Brampton was charged with the following offences:
Failure or refusal to comply with demand
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Dangerous operation
Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
RIDE Program Leads to Impaired Charge
On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, conducted a RIDE program at the 401 Eastbound On Route resulting in the arrest of a driver for being impaired.
Terry SINCLAIR, age 42, from Kingston, was charged with the following offences:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
Operation while impaired – combined blood alcohol and blood drug concentration
Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
Possess unmarked cigarettes
Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
Class G1 licence holder – drive on prohibited highway
Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour
Collision Leads to Impaired Charge
On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, investigated a single vehicle collision on the 401 Eastbound, leading to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized, resulting in the arrest of a driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
Mackenzie RIPLEY, age 21, from Cobourg was charged with the following offences:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
All the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on a later date. Additionally, the vehicles they were operating were impounded for seven days, and their licences suspended for 90 days.
If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.
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
