(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) work extremely hard to keep the roads safe in Dufferin County. Officers removed and charged two drivers with impaired operation related offences.

On August 17, 2024, just before 9:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the Township of Melancthon. Officers located the vehicle in the area of County Road 17 and were led to an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Rogers KIMELI, a 25-year-old male, from Brampton has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Dangerous operation

On August 17, 2024, just before 10:00 p.m., Dufferin OPP responded to a disturbance call at an RV Resort in the area of East Luther Township. Officers spoke with the male and were led to an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Matthew CECCHI, a 51-year-old male, from Brampton has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused persons are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, to answer to the charges at a later date in June 2024. Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for a period of 7 days.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

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