COLLINGWOOD OPP PROACTIVE TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IMPAIRED INVESTIGATION
(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police arrested and charged a motorist with impaired operation.
On March 8th, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Officers were on general patrol in the area of Ste Marie St. and Huron St., when a vehicle was observed displaying poor driving behaviour. Officers conducted a traffic stop upon the vehicle and formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.
As a result of the investigation, Aaron SPOONER, a 35-year-old from Stayner, was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood. His driver’s license was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.
Officers want to remind motorists to plan ahead if they choose to consume alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair your ability to make sound judgments.
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 Crime Stoppers – Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka
