(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON)- An officer conducting speed enforcement on Vasey Road in the village of Waverly entered into an impaired driving investigation this afternoon after stopping a vehicle for a speeding offence.
At approximately 3:10 p.m. July 24, 2025, an officer of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped an east bound mini-van occupied by two adults and five children in Tay Township in the 60 km/hr zone and upon speaking with the driver and entered into a driving investigation which was continued at the Detachment.
Upon completion of the investigation, 52 year old Bradford resident Ricardo TEIXEIRA has been charged with the following criminal driving offences of –
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
And further with the following Provincial Offences
- Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit
- Drive while under Suspension
The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 7, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.
File # E250984047
