QUINTE-Quinte West OPP has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation.
On Friday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 2:10 a.m., a traffic complaint led Quinte West OPP to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol.
Police say the driver attended the Quinte West Detachment, in relation to a separate incident, where impaired charges were laid.
A 26 year-old woman from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on June 18, 2026. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence suspended for 90 days.
If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. You could save a life.
