Huntsville OPP issued three impaired driving charges over Thanksgiving long weekend

Two Huntsville residents and one Etobicoke resident were charged with impaired operation during the Thanksgiving long weekend in Huntsville.

According to police, the first incident happened on Oct. 6, 2025, at around 3 a.m. on Brunel Road while officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. check.

Police said they observed a vehicle, and the driver showed signs of impairment.

As a result, a 25-year-old from Etobicoke was charged with impaired operation and possession of a controlled substance.

Police said the accused was released and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 4.

The second incident occurred on Oct. 12, at around 11 a.m. on Highway 11.

According to the OPP, an officer was on general patrol when they observed a vehicle travelling southbound at an extremely slow speed. After stopping the vehicle, police said the officer observed obvious signs of impairment and the driver was arrested for Impaired Operation.

As a result, a 49-year-old of Huntsville was charged with impaired operation.

Police said the accused was released and has a scheduled court date on Nov. 18.

At around 8 p.m. on Oct. 12, police received a complaint about a slow-moving vehicle driving erratically on Canal Road.

After locating the vehicle on Chalet Crescent, officers administered a roadside alcohol screening test, and the driver failed.

As a result, a 53-year-old from Huntsville was charged with impaired operation.  

Police said the accused was released and is slated to appear in court on Nov. 25.

According to police, all three drivers received a 90-day driver’s license suspension and had their vehicles impounded for 7 days. 

Mauricio Prado
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