(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ottawa Detachment have laid multiple charges against a 30-year-old Lakeshore, Ontario resident after responding to a report of a possible impaired driver.

On April 9, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., officers received a call about the possible impaired driver on Highway 417, near Highway 7. Officers located and stopped the vehicle, and the driver was arrested.

A search of the truck also revealed a large amount of alcohol, including open alcohol. An OPP Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspector also found numerous infractions.

Soloman JAFFRI has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act, Environmental Protection Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code
Adult Posses of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
Driving While Under Suspension
Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle with Air Brake – No Endorsement
Fail to Maintain Daily Log
Fail to Accurately Complete Daily Inspection Report
Fail to Carry CVOR Certificate or Lease
Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle
Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle
Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle – No Valid CVOR Certificate
Operate Vehicle – Fail to Display Inspection Sticker or Proof
Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
Adult Insecure Load – Commercial Motor Vehicle
Adult Owner – Operating Vehicle – Missing Emission Control Equipment
The accused was released and is set to appear in Ottawa Court at a later date.

The OPP would like to thank members of the public who continue to report possible impaired drivers. This helps to keep Ontario roads safer for the motoring public.

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