5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

Source: OPP
Date: Fri Aug 9 03:37:43 MST 2024

(ORILLIA, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged five drivers with impaired driving related charges during five separate incidents.

Just before 3:00 a.m., on August 2, 2024 officers of the Orillia OPP were called to a report of a moto vehicle collision in the area of Marchmont Road in Severn Township. Police arrived at scene, were able to locate the driver who was attempting to evade police. Upon speaking with the male, officers noted numerous signs of being intoxicated.



As a result, Michael SNIDER, 30-year-old of Severn Township has been charged with:

Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC).
Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
Just after 7:00 p.m., on August 3, 2024, officers of the Orillia OPP responded to reports of a traffic complaint. Officers located the motor vehicle in the area of Highway 12 and Couchiching Point Road in the City of Orillia. The driver was showing signs of being intoxicated.



As a result, Michael WATSON, 48-year-old of the City of Guelph has been charged with:

Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) CCC
Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
At 3:30 p.m., on August 4, 2024, officers of the Orillia OPP responded to reports of a traffic complaint. Officers located the motor vehicle in the area od Diana Drive in the City of Orillia. Officers spoke with the male driver and found he was showing signs of being intoxicated.

As a result, Shawn SMITH, 52-year-old of the City of Orillia has been charged with:

Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) CCC
Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor contrary to section 42 (1)(a) of the Liquor Licence and Control Act
At 8:00p.m., on August 5, 2024 officers of the Orillia OPP responded to reports of a traffic complaint. Officers were able to locate the vehicle in the area of Olive Dr in Oro-Medonte Township. Upon speaking with the driver, signs of being intoxicated were noted.

As a result, Todd SIMPSON, 38-year-old of Oro-Medonte Township has been charged with:

Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) CCC
Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
At 1:00 a.m., on August 8, 2024, officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program in the City of Orillia. A driver approached the program and displayed signs of being intoxicated.

As a result, Timothy FINLEY 41-year-old of Fenelon Falls Township has been charged with:

Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) CCC
Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
The accused parties are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in August 2024. Their driver’s licences were suspended for 90 days, and vehicles were impounded for a period of 7 days.

Orillia OPP would like to thank the members of the public who contacted police in regards to the traffic complaints.

The Orillia OPP reminds motorist to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the 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 have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.


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