The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation.
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., a collision at the intersection of Highway 2 and Tripp Boulevard, led Quinte West OPP 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. As a result of the investigation, charges were laid under the Crimi nal Code (CC) and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
Arvo OAD, age 80, from Belleville, was charged with the following offences:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Driving while under suspension
Careless driving
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on August 20, 2026. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence 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
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