OPP CHARGES TWO WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING OVER WEEKEND

(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two drivers with impaired-related offences over the weekend.

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, shortly after 12:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of an impaired driver on Mission Street in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

As a result of that investigation, Mitchell WIEBE, a 29-year-old of Clearview Township, was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The above accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to answer to the charges.

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, shortly after 4:53 p.m., officers responded to single motor vehicle collision on Klondike Park Road in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

As a result of that investigation, Emma WHITE, a 26-year-old of New Tecumseth, was arrested and charged with:

·      Failure to comply with an undertaking

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The above accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, to answer to the 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