FROM/DE: Haliburton Highlands Detachment
SINGLE VEHICLE COLLISION LEADS TO IMPAIRED ARREST
(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) - Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with an impaired operation related offence as the result of a traffic complaint.
On March 25, 2025, at approximately 11:16 p.m., Haliburton OPP officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the area of South Lake Road in Minden Hills Township. Officers arrived in the area and located the vehicle in question. The vehicle had entered the ditch. After a brief conversation, the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.
As a result, a 24-year-old woman from Minden Hills Township has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden at a future date.
The Haliburton Highlands OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.
Members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.khcrimestoppers.com.
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Media Contact:
Provincial Constable Rob Adams
Media Relations Officer
Haliburton Highlands
(705) 528-9417