Two suspected impaired drivers have been arrested by Huronia West OPP following separate collisions in 24 hours.
Police were called on January 18, 2021 at 10:08 p.m. to a collision where a single motor vehicle had collided with a tree on 33-34 Sideroad Nottawasaga, Clearview Township.
Upon speaking to the lone occupant, officers quickly determined the driver was impaired.
Following a police investigation, Laurice Petzke (age 50) of Meaford was arrested and charged with;
- CC 320.14(1)(c) Operation While Impaired-blood drug concentration
- CC 91(2) Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
- CC 90 Carry Concealed Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- CDSA 4(1) Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Cocaine
- CDSA 4(1) Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Opioid
- CDSA 4(1) Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Other Drugs
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on February 9, 2021.
On January 19, 2021 at 6:50 p.m., police responded to a two car motor vehicle collision on County Road 92 in Springwater Township. On arrival, police determined one of the drivers to be impaired.
Following a police investigation, Philip Moore, 29, of Orillia was arrested and charged with;
- CC 320.14(1)(b) Operation While Impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on February 16, 2021.