HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS-Haliburton Highlands OPP charged two drivers who were allegedly travelling in the wrong lane, in two separate incidents in the last week.
Shortly before 10:00 pm on March 1, Haliburton Highlands OPP stopped a passenger vehicle that had been driving in the oncoming lane towards a police cruiser on Bobcaygeon Road in Minden according to police.
As a result of the investigation, 35-year-old Tabbitha Watts of Peterborough was charged with Operation while impaired-alcohol and Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
On March 5, 2024, shortly before 7:00 pm, Haliburton Highlands OPP, stopped a passenger vehicle driving in the oncoming lane on County Road 21 in the Municipality of Dysart et al according to police.
An investigation was commenced and as a result, Robert Krzeczkowski, 60 years of age, of St. Catharines was charged with Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
Both of the accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on April 3, 2024.
If you plan on consuming drugs or alcohol, please arrange a safe ride home. If you suspect someone to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired, please call 9-1-1.
