DUFFERIN OPP REMOVES FOUR IMPAIRED DRIVERS FROM THE ROAD
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(DUFFERIN COUNTY) - Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four individuals with impaired driving-related offences as a result of traffic complaints, R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs, and proactive traffic enforcement.
On July 15, 2026, at approximately 11:42 am, officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver in the area of Highway 10 and Fourth Avenue in the Town of Orangeville.
A short time later, officers located the vehicle at a fast-food restaurant on Broadway and spoke with the driver. During the interaction, officers observed signs of impairment, and an impaired driving investigation was initiated.
As a result of the investigation, Nathan BOWMAN, a 51-year-old male from Stouffville, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On July 18, 2026, at approximately 5:56 pm, officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver in the area of Airport Road in the Township of Mulmur.
Officers located the vehicle a short time later and conducted a traffic stop. During the interaction, officers observed signs of impairment, and an impaired driving investigation was initiated.
As a result of the investigation, Abhineet DHILLON, a 27-year-old male from Mississauga, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Failure or refusal to comply with a demand
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
On July 19, 2026, at approximately 3:06 am, officers were on patrol in the area of Barnett Drive in the Town of Shelburne when they observed a vehicle that drew their attention and conducted a traffic stop.
During the interaction with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment, and an impaired driving investigation was initiated.
As a result of the investigation, Samantha BACCHUS, a 47-year-old female from Dundalk, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On July 19, 2026, at approximately 11:50 pm, officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot check in the area of Townline and Dawson Road in the Town of Orangeville.
A vehicle entered the R.I.D.E. checkpoint and, following a brief conversation with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of the investigation, Debra MUGRIDGE, a 24-year-old female from Orangeville, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a later date to answer to the charges.
In addition, the accused individuals’ driver’s licences were suspended, and the vehicles involved were impounded.