On November 30th, 2025, at approximately 2:03 a.m., Huntsville OPP officers received a complaint of a physical altercation on University Street in Baysville.
The information provided was that the suspect had left the residence, driving a vehicle, intoxicated.
Police observed the suspect vehicle travelling northbound on Brunel Road with extensive front damage. They located the suspect vehicle at an address on Brunel Road. Police approached the vehicle and observed a single set of tracks leading from the driver’s side door to the back of the residence, which led to where the suspect was hiding.
Police determined the driver was allegedly impaired by alcohol and was in possession of cannabis in the vehicle. It was learned that people at the residence where the altercation took place had been assaulted when they attempted to stop the suspect from driving. The driver had also been involved in a collision.
As a result of the investigation, Kira BLANCHARD, 18 years old of Huntsville, has been charged with:
- Flight from peace officer.
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Assault x 2
- Fail to remain
- Possess illegal licence
- Novice driver BAC above zero
- Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available.
The accused was released and is to appear in January 2026 before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge.
The accused was also issued a 90 Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.
THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING.
This event could have easily been avoided had the driver planned ahead before consuming alcohol or drugs.
Don’t include alcohol or drugs in any plans to drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another option that takes driving out of the picture altogether.
If you suspect impaired driving, please call 911. Keep our roads safe!
From the Huntsville OPP
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