(ESSA, ON) The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for driving while impaired in the Township of Essa.
On January 10, 2025, shortly before 11:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP received a call from another driver that there was a single motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 89 and County Road 56, in Essa Township.
The Officer arrived on scene shortly after, locating a grey 4 door passenger vehicle on the northbound side of County Road 56, near the east side ditch. Two occupants were in the vehicle at the time and were able to exit with no injuries.
An ASD demand was issued and as of a result of the investigation the driver,
Marco COSENTINO, 29 years-old, of Vaughn, was charge with:
Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Driver fail to surrender licence
Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on February 27, 2025, to answer to the charges.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.
For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving