6 More Impaired Drivers Arrested
Source: OPPDate: Tue Apr 23 05:23:40 MST 2024
(Orillia, ON) The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged 6 individuals with impaired operation related charges in the past 7 days.
On April 13, 2024, at about 3:45 a.m., an officer from the Orillia OPP was conducting proactive patrol in the area of Mississaga Street West in the City of Orillia. During this proactive activity the officer observed a vehicle driving erratically. The vehicle was stopped by police and during the traffic stop the officer determined the driver of the vehicle was impaired by alcohol.
As a result, Megan Cousins, 18-years-old, from Barrie has been charged with:
Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs.
On April 13, 2024, at about 7:48 p.m., an officer from the Orillia OPP was conducting proactive patrol in the area of Laclie Street in the City of Orillia. While in the area the officer observed a vehicle travel on a closed portion of the road. The vehicle was stopped by police and the investigation led police to suspect the driver was impaired by drugs. The driver underwent a drug recognition evaluation and failed.
As a result, Donald Richardson, 53-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:
Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs.
Possession of a schedule 1 substance methamphetamine.
On April 14, 2024, at about 2:56 a.m., officers from the Orillia OPP were conducting proactive patrol in the area of Colbourne Street East in the City of Orillia. A vehicle in the area was observed to be driving poorly and as such was stopped by police for further investigation. The investigation that followed led police to suspect the driver was impaired by drugs. The driver underwent a drug recognition evaluation and failed. It was also determined the driver was driving while prohibited.
As a result, Jason Gethons, 44-years-old, from Orillia has been charged with:
Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs.
Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code.
On April 14, 2024, at about 2:36 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP were dispatched to a local hotel in the City of Orillia regarding a guest who was no longer welcome to stay there. Officers arrived and helped mediate the situation and the individual packed belongings in order to depart the hotel. It was observed by the officers that the individual was impaired by drugs and despite direction by police not to drive his vehicle. The individual got in the vehicle and attempted to close the door. Police stopped this from happening and promptly arrested the individual.
As a result, Brett Supinski, 28-years-old, from Loyalist Township has been charged with:
Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
On April 18, 2024, at about 3:24 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint where it was reported a pick-up truck was travelling at a high rate of speed while southbound on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte Township. Roughly 10 minutes later Orillia OPP were alerted to the same vehicle being in the ditch on 15/16 Sideroad. Officers attended and the driver was found to be impaired and was then arrested.
As a result, Nicholas De Faria, 29-years-old, from Bradford has been charged with:
Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
On April 20, 2024, at about 3:55 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 400 Northbound near Vasey Road in Severn Township. It was reported that a pick-up truck had rolled over onto its roof Simcoe County Paramedics who were in the area were at the scene moments later. It was reported that the driver got out of the vehicle and was asking for a piece of gum from others on scene. Police attended and arrested the driver after determining they were impaired by alcohol. A passenger in the vehicle was transported to an Orillia Hospital with minor injuries.
As a result, Cameron Kilpatrick, 29-years-old, from Midland has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs
Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code. X2
Fail to comply with probation order.
All persons in these unrelated investigations are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in May and June 2024. As a result of these charges each of their drivers licences has been suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for a period of 7 days.
Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
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