DUFFERIN OPP CHARGE THREE DRIVERS WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING FOLLOWING TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS
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(DUFFERIN COUNTY) - Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three local residents with impaired driving-related offences following numerous traffic complaints.
On May 28, 2026, at approximately 12:06 am, officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the area of Fifth Avenue in the Town of Orangeville for a traffic complaint. Offices arrived on scene and located the vehicle of interest. While speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of the investigation, Evan MARSHALL, a 31-year-old male from Mono, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On May 30, 2026, at approximately 6:00 pm, members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the area of 6th Line and Highway 89 in the Township of Amaranth after receiving reports of a male driver slumped over in the driver’s seat of a vehicle that was blocking a live lane of traffic.
Fearing a medical emergency, officers and emergency personnel responded immediately to the scene. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle and spoke with the driver. A female passenger was also found inside the vehicle and appeared to be slumped over.
While speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment and subsequently initiated an impaired driving investigation. During the investigation, officers located open alcohol and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, Ryan ADAMS, a 40-year-old male from Amaranth, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Driving while under suspension
On June 1, 2026, at approximately 12:11 am, members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the area of Highway 89 and Highway 10 after receiving numerous traffic complaints regarding a possible impaired driver.
The vehicle had reportedly been observed travelling into oncoming traffic. Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle on Highway 10, just south of Highway 89, in the Town of Mono.
Officers initiated a traffic stop and spoke with the driver. During their interaction, officers observed signs of impairment and subsequently initiated an impaired driving investigation.
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a later date to answer to the charges.
In addition, the individuals’ driver’s licences were suspended, and the vehicles were impounded.