NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged four individuals over the weekend with Impaired driving -elated offences.
Between July 19, 2024, and July 22, 2024, officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP were dispatched to multiple traffic complaints and conducted regular traffic patrols within the city of Orillia and surrounding townships.
Members of the community called the provinces emergency service numbers and as a result, seventeen charges were laid over the weekend by responding officers. A total of four drivers were arrested and charged. Four vehicles were impounded, and the drivers' licenses were suspended.
Motorists are asked to prioritize safety on our roads by slowing down, driving safely, cautiously, and never drive impaired.
As a result, Sebastian Tufford, 18-year-old from Barrie, has been subsequently charged with:
- Operation while impaired by alcohol
- Operation while impaired - 80 plus
- Failure or refusal to comply with probation order
As a result, Naman Khatri, 20-year-old from Barrie, has been subsequently charged with:
- Obstruct peace officer
- Public mischief
- Dangerous operation
- Operation while impaired by alcohol
- Operation while impaired - 80 plus
- Fail to properly wear seatbelt
- Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero
- Driving while under suspension
- G1 licence holder - unaccompanied by qualified driver
- Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor
As a result, Taylor Douglas Edwards, 26-year-old from St. Catharines, has been subsequently charged with:
- Operation while impaired
As a result, Wesley Peter Charles Tuzyk, 33-year-old from Orillia, has been subsequently charged with:
- Operation while impaired
- Failure or refusal to comply with a demand
Members of 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 suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.
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