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    TWO VEHICLE COLLISION LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES

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    (WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving related charges after a two-vehicle collision.

    On April 19, 2025, shorty after 5:30 p.m., Huronia West OPP officers responded to a vehicle collision on Mosley Street in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

    Officers attended and while speaking with one of the involved drivers, formed grounds that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drugs, leading to an arrest. As a result of the investigation, Scott ALLEN, 67-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

    ·      Operation while Impaired – Drugs

    ·      Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence (HTA)

    The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Collingwood on May 20, 2025, to answer to the charges.

    Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

    The OPP and Traffic Safety partners remain committed to saving lives on our roads. For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

    The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

    The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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