Members of the Ontario Provincial Police say multiple drivers have been charged with impaired driving in Leeds County so far this month. Officers with the Leeds County detachment report five separate incidents between April 2 and April 12 involving collisions and traffic complaints.
In one case, a driver allegedly fled after striking a parked vehicle. Police also say another motorist was stopped on Highway 401 after reports of dangerous driving, including excessive speed. Other incidents involved a RIDE program stop, a vehicle in a ditch and a crash with a guardrail.
All accused drivers face charges related to impaired operation, and some also face counts such as dangerous driving and failing to remain. Police say licences were suspended and vehicles impounded.
The OPP continues enforcement and urges the public to report suspected impaired driving. No injuries were reported in the incidents, but police warn impaired driving remains a serious risk on local roads this year.
On April 2, 2026, a vehicle struck an unoccupied vehicle and the driver failed to remain on scene. Brandon CARRIERE, 25 of Cornwall, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Fail to remain
- Drive motor vehicle – no licence
On April 4, 2026, a vehicle was safely stopped on Highway 401 after police received multiple traffic complaints. Sarah CHRISTENSEN, 36 of Kitchener, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Dangerous operation
- Fail to stop for police
- Driver motor vehicle – perform stunt (196 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone)
On April 5, 2026, a vehicle with open liquor entered a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program. An approved screening device was utilized and the driver was arrested. Corey Arthur CAMERON, 46 of Portland, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Driving while under suspension
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
On April 8, 2026, a worried member of the public reported a vehicle in the ditch. Deborah JACKSON, 71 of Athens, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Careless driving
On April 12, 2026, officers received several traffic complaints of erratic driving. A short time later, the vehicle was involved in a collision with a guardrail. Carey-Ellen MATTHEWS, 43 of St. Catherine’s, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Dangerous operation
