(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with impaired driving related charges in the same day.
On March 24, 2025, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers were conducting stationary patrol in Clearview Township. Officers observed a vehicle strike a sign and continued southbound on Highway 26. Officers were able to locate the vehicle at a nearby parking lot and conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with the driver, officers noticed and odour of alcohol and conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, Blair HOLLER, 36-year-old of Angus was arrested and has been charged with the following:
· Operation while Impaired Alcohol and Drugs
· Operation while Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
· Fail to Remain (HTA)
· Fail to Report and Accident (HTA)
· Novice Driver BAC Above Zero (HTA)
· Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor (LLCA)
On March 24, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. spot check on 27-28 Sideroad, Nottawasaga in Clearview Township. Officers spoke with a driver during the stop and noticed an odour of alcohol which led into an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, Aaryn VERRA, 26-year-old of Clearview Township, was arrested and has been charged with the following:
· Operation while Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
The accused are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.
The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.
The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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