(GREY BRUCE, ON) – On February 2, 2025, two individuals were arrested and are facing impaired driving charges after the police received traffic related complaints on their vehicles.

On January 2, 2025, at 1:44 am., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint of a vehicle that was unable to maintain its lane. Officers located the vehicle on Highway 6 near the town of Durham.

Curtis Young, 30-years-old of Southgate was charged with the following:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

On February 2, 2025, at 7:10 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP received a report of a single motor vehicle collision. Police attended and located the vehicle. The police noted that the vehicle the accused was driving was unsafe.

As a result of the investigation, James Megson, 41-years-old from Southgate was charged with:

· Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

· Dangerous operation

· Operate unsafe vehicle

· Improper tires

Both accused parties are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 20, 2025

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently.

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