(CALEDON, ON) Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation following a complaint from a concerned motorist.
On September 23, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m., Caledon OPP responded to a traffic complaint where a vehicle was described as operating in a concerning manner on Valleywood Boulevard. Officers located the vehicle, and during the investigation, formed grounds that the drivers ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested.
As a result of the investigation, Michael FEDORA, 61, of Caledon, was charged with:
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired Alcohol
The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on October 10, 2024, to answer to the charges. The drivers licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.
The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently. Drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws. Its simply not worth the risk.
To report a possible impaired driver, call 9-1-1. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.