(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged three motorists with impaired operation following separate traffic stops.
On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., officers conducted a proactive traffic stop in the area of Highway 26 and Beachwood Road, which led to an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of the investigation, Dylan MACHADO, 21-year-old, from Collingwood, was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers conducted a proactive traffic stop in the area of Hurontario Street and First Street, which led to an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of that investigation, Vincenzo ANDREANA, a 49-year-old from Milton, was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Failure or refusal to comply with demand
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers received a traffic complaint in the area of Highway 26 and Robert Avenue. Officers located the vehicle and initiated an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of the investigation, Daniel BENJAMIN, 43-year-old, from Rogers Minnesota, was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood. Their driver’s licences were suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles were impounded for seven days.
Officers encourage all motorists to plan ahead when alcohol or drug consumption is anticipated. Options such as a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, public transit, or alternative accommodations should be considered. Any level of impairment can negatively impact a person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
Members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value the public’s contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, call 9‑1‑1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1‑800‑222‑8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
