PROACTIVE TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IMPAIRED INVESTIGATION

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(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police laid numerous charges against an individual following an impaired operation investigation.

On February 26, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Officers were on general patrol in the area of Beachwood Road and Highway 26, 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, Christopher TRICCO, a 34-year-old from Collingwood, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Refusal to comply with demand

·        Resist Peace Officer

·        Obstruct Peace Officer 

·        Operation of motor vehicle while prohibited – nine counts

·        Fail to comply with probation – three counts

·        HTA Obstruct Plate

·        HTA Speeding 76km/h in a posted 50km/h zone

·        HTA Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused was held for a bail hearing to answer to their charges.

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 www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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