From the Orillia OPP
A traffic complaint by a member of the public has led to an impaired arrest by the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
On December 24, 2024, just after 11:30 pm, officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Highway 11 Southbound near Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia. The witness observed the vehicle strike a snowbank before getting stuck in a ditch on the highway. The accused was located by officers in the driver’s seat of the vehicle and showed signs of intoxication, leading officers into an impaired investigation. The accused was arrested and transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Cassandra WORSTER, 19-year-old from Huntsville, has been charged with the following:
- Operation while Impaired (CC),
- Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) (CC),
- Novice driver – B.A.C above zero (HTA), and
- Young driver – B.A.C above zero (HTA)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. 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 1-800-8477 (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 $2,000.00.
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