(WASAGA BEACH AND SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged multiple drivers with impaired-related offences over the past five days.
On Thursday, March 12, 2026, shortly after 12:08 a.m., officers responded to reports of an impaired driver on County Road 26 in Springwater Township. Officers located the vehicle and entered an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of the investigation, George BROOMFIELD, a 57-year-old of Etobicoke, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Later that evening, shortly after 10:37 p.m., an officer on general patrol in the Town of Wasaga Beach observed a vehicle which was displaying poor driving behaviour. The officer stopped the vehicle and entered an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of the investigation, Kendra JOHNSTON, a 20-year-old of Elmvale, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
The two above accused individuals are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to answer to their charges.
On Friday, March 13, 2026, shortly after 21:43 p.m., officers responded to reports of an impaired driver on County Road 26 in the Town of Wasaga Beach. Officers located the vehicle and entered an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of the investigation, Nicholas KITCHEN, a 37-year-old of Collingwood, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, shortly after 6:15 a.m., officers responded to reports of a wrong way vehicle on Highway 400 in Springwater Township. Additional calls for service then reported that the vehicle crossed the centre median and collided with another vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, Mary KEDDY, a 60-year-old of Tiny Township, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Dangerous operation
On Monday, March 17, 2026, shortly after 9:42 a.m., officers responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle parked in a parking lot at a Mosley Street business in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
As a result of the investigation, Michael PRINCIPE, a 32-year-old of Innisfil, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Methamphetamine
The three above accused individuals are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to answer to their 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
