61 KM/H OVER THE SPEED LIMIT AND REGISTERING 2.5 TIMES THE LEGAL LIMIT OF ALCOHOL DO NOT MIX
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(DUFFERIN COUNTY) - Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Singhampton resident with impaired operation-related charges following a traffic stop.
On February 21, 2026, at approximately 12:43 pm, Dufferin OPP were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of County Road 124 in the Township of Melancthon. At that time, officers observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer initiated an impaired driving investigation.
Andrew LECAS, a 35-year-old male from Singhampton, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Drive Motor Vehicle - Perform stunt - Excessive speed
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
- Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit
The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. His driver’s licence was suspended, and his vehicle was impounded.