(Orangeville, ON) The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation related offences on the first day of the new year.
On January 1, 2025, just before 8:00 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP received a complainant of a driver asleep behind the wheel in the Town of Orangeville. Officers located the vehicle and spoke with the driver, which led to an impaired operation investigation.
James NEILLY, a 34-year-old from Caledon has been charged with:
Operation while impaired- drug
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville to answer to the charges. His drivers licence was suspended, and vehicle impounded.
The Dufferin OPP reminds motorist 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.