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    ANOTHER TRAFFIC TIP LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES

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    (WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges because of a traffic tip.

    On March 30, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a traffic tip of a possible impaired driver in the area of 45th Street South in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

    Officers were able to locate the vehicle at the owner’s address. After speaking with the owner/driver, officers noticed an odour of alcohol on the individual’s breath and conducted an impaired driving investigation. As a result of the investigation, Michael MACLEAN, 49-year-old of Wasaga Beach was arrested and has been charged with the following:

    ·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

    ·      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

    The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

    Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

    The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

    The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

    The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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