Members of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three drivers in separate stunt driving related investigations.
On April 1 at approximately 10 p.m., officers observed a vehicle travelling 157 km/hr on Hwy 401 westbound by Palace Road.
As a result, a 29 year old male, from Scarborough was charged with:
- Dive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
On April 2 at approximately 3 a.m., officers observed a vehicle travelling 181 km/hr on Hwy 401 westbound by Palace Road.
As a result, a 21 year old male, from Brampton, was charged with:
- Dive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
Also on April 2, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers observed a vehicle travelling 171 km/hr on Hwy 401 eastbound by County Road 41.
As a result, a 54 year old male, from Brockville was charged with:
- Dive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
All accused are scheduled to appear at the Provincial Offences Court in Greater Napanee at a later date. All accused had their licenses suspended for 30 days, and vehicles were impounded for 14 days.
-Members of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers in separate impaired driving related investigations.
On April 1, at approximately 11 p.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint on Glastonbury Road in Northbrook.
Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. As part of the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result a 35 years old of Tamworth was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On April 2, at approximately 4 a.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint on Main Street in Newburgh.
Officers located the vehicle, and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the detachment.
As a result a 24-year-old of Newburgh was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
All accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee at a later date. Their licenses were suspended for 90 days, and vehicles were impounded for seven days.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report stunt driving, aggressive driving, or careless driving by calling 1-888-310-1122.