HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS-Two women are facing impaired driving-related charges in Haliburton Highlands.
On October 31, 2026, at approximately 3:37 p.m., officers from the Haliburton Highlands OPP Detachment responded to a fail to remain traffic collision in the Township of Minden Hills. Police say the driver of the vehicle had left the area where the collision had occurred but the alleged vehicle was located a short time later and conducted a traffic stop.
During their interaction with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old woman from Minden, has been charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
On November 1, 2026, at approximately 10:52 a.m., officers from the Haliburton Highlands responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Highway 118, in the Municipality of Dysart et Al. Officers located the vehicle and spoke with the driver.
During their interaction with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of the investigation, a 63-year-old woman from Algonquin Highlands, has been charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.
All accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden at a later date to answer to the charges. Both vehicles were impounded and the drivers had their driver’s licences suspended.
