The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with impaired operation following a collision.
On March 26, 2025, at around 10:45 a.m., officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision in the area of Division Street in Roseneath.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Fire Department also responded to the incident along with police.
OPP arrived at the location and observed the vehicle which had collided with a tree. Upon speaking with the driver, police entered an impaired operation investigation. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made of which the motorist complied. With the result of ‘FAIL’, the individual was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests. Further investigation revealed that the person was suspended along with a number of other offences.
As a result, Nigel KING (age 44), from the Townsh ip of Alnwick/Haldimand, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Driving while under suspension
– Operate motor vehicle without insurance
– Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
– Fail to remain
– Use plate not authorized for vehicle
– Fail to notify change of address
– Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner.
In addition to a future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute.
If you know or suspe ct that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. Whether you are impaired by alcohol or drugs, impaired is impaired and driving under the influence of either is a criminal offence. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive.
Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.
Learn more about the consequences and penalties of driving impaired at: Impaired driving | ontario.ca
Author: Pete Fisher
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