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Traffic complaint in Burk’s Falls leads to imapaired driving charges

The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says it has charged one individual following a complaint about a potentially impaired driver.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., members of the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a possible impaired driver on Ontario Street, Burk’s Falls. Officers located the vehicle and further investigation led to the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

As a result of the investigation, Timothy ROUBLE, 54 years of age of South River, was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on February 20, 2025. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers License Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario’s roads safe. If you suspect impaired driving, call 9-1-1.

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