NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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After observing a vehicle sitting atop the snow bank at the intersection of Simcoe County Road 93 and Darby Road in Tay Township at approximately 1:08 a.m. Feb. 12, 2022 a call was placed by a motorist to the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate. Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment attended and searched the nearby area for the driver of the vehicle who was located by officers.
An investigation was commenced and as a result, Christian Amonsen, 26 years old, of Wasaga Beach has been charged with the following offences.
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Fail to report accident
- Fail to remain
- Fail to notify change of address - licence
Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario
- Being intoxicated in public place
Contrary to the Liquor Licence Act
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
Contrary to the Cannabis Control Act
The accused was released on an undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Feb. 24, 2022. The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days and the accused's drivers licence has been suspended for 90 days as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
On Feb. 13, 2022 at 1:57p.m. an OPP officer observed a south bound Highway 400 vehicle at a high rate of speed in Tay Township. The officer was able to ascertain the speed of the vehicle to be in excess of 50 km/hr over the the 100 km/hr limit and safety stopped the vehicle. A roadside investigation with the driver and involved vehicle began resulting in the seizure of a quantity of open liquor and cannabis both of which were readily available to the driver.
As a result a 21 year old male driver of Guelph was charged with
- Speeding in excess of 50km/hr of the posted limit
- Stunt Driving in relation to excessive speed
Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Driving with Liquor readily available
Contrary to the Liquor Licence Act
- Driving with Cannabis readily available
Contrary to the Cannabis Control Act
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 14 days and the accused's drivers licence has been suspended for 30 days as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines. The accused will appear before the Ontario Provincial Offences Court at a future date.
RIDE check stops
Officers in an effort to reduce the incidence of impaired driving on area snowmobile trails and roadways officers over the weekend conducted 7 RIDE check stops checking 70 snowmobilers and 10 RIDE check stops checking 133 vehicle drivers for signs of impairment with no impaired driving charges being issued.
Educating the public about safe driving practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired driver or operator please "Make the Call" and dial 911 and help prevent a crash. If you are heading out on the town or on the trails, please make a plan to get home safely.
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