(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Officers from the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Springwater resident with impaired operation and drug trafficking offences following a traffic stop.
On November 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., an officer on general patrol stopped a vehicle travelling on Mosley Street and entered into an impaired driving investigation. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drugs and she was subsequently arrested.
As a result of the arrest, the following items were seized:
- Quantity of crack cocaine
- Quantity of cash
- Items consistent with drug trafficking
Alexandra HERRON, from Springwater Township was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – drugs
- Failure or refusal to comply with a demand
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on January 20, 2026, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven days.
Members of the Huronia West OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your 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 Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
