The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid impaired driving charges, amongst other charges, after a vehicle nearly collides with a police cruiser.
On Monday, January 12, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Quinte West OPP conducted a traffic stop of the suspect vehicle.
James Johnson, age 24, from Frankford, was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – drugs
• Dangerous operation
• Novice driver – presence of drug
• Fail to report accident
• Fail to remain
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on February 5, 2026.
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
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