OPP CHARGES TWO WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING OVER WEEKEND
(WASAGA BEACH, CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two drivers with impaired-related offences over the weekend.
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, shortly after 12:00 p.m., An officer located a vehicle in the ditch on Centreline Road between Concession 9 Sunnidale and 15th-16th Sideroad, Nottawasaga. Upon speaking with the driver of the vehicle, the officer entered an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of that investigation, Haris ALI, a 39-year-old of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The above accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to answer to the charges.
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, shortly after 2:05 a.m., officers responded to a call on Season Crescent in the Town of Wasaga Beach. The caller had reported that a friend was attempting to leave the residence in a vehicle and was impaired.
As a result of that investigation, Cassundra BURCHARDT, a 30-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with:
· Failure or refusal to comply with demand
The above accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to answer to the charges.
Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 911. In doing so, you may save a life.
For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving
