Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two motorists in separate impaired driving investigations occurring less than an hour apart.
On March 29, 2026, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a report from a concerned citizen about a passenger vehicle failing to maintain its lane on Ganaraska Road in the Municipality of Port Hope.
Police located a vehicle matching the description and conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with the driver, officers entered into an impaired driving investigation. The motorist was taken into custody and transported to a detachment for further testing.
Derrick KIRYOWA (27) from Whitby, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Later the same day, at approximately 3:40 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on County Road 45 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were dispatched as a precaution after the vehicle left the roadway and entered the ditch.
After speaking with the uninjured driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation. The individual was subsequently taken into custody.
Ruzo BRYAN (31) from Mississauga, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus.
Each of the accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date. A 90-day
Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound were also imposed.
Northumberland OPP would like to thank members of the public who reported these incidents. Timely calls continue to play an essential role in helping police remove impaired drivers from Ontario roads.
If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. Your call could prevent serious consequences. Impaired driving, whether by alcohol or drugs, is a criminal offence, and speeding is another dangerous behaviour that can lead to those same serious consequences. If you plan to drink or consume drugs, plan ahead: arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or choose another safe option. Slow down, stay sober, and help keep our roads safe for everyone.
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
