August 18, 2025

Driver facing impaired driving charges in Chatsworth Township

August 16, 2025, at approximately 1:13 am, the Grey Bruce OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) on Grey Road 16 and Grey Road 3 in Chatsworth Township.

A vehicle was spotted turning into a parking lot just before entering the RIDE checkpoint. Police were able to locate the vehicle in the parking lot. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Back at the detachment, the driver of the vehicle failed to comply with the breath demand.

A 26-year-old, of Tara, is charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

A 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 4, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario's roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

For more information on the consequences of drinking and driving, check out:

Impaired driving penalties

 

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