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(Pembroke, ON) – Three drivers are facing charges after separate incidents in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment area.
On Monday, October 12, 2026, at approximately 9:15 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 60 in the Township of Killaloe-Hagarty-Richards. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result of this investigation a 57-year-old resident of Hammond, Ontario, was charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA) offences:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
- Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 23, 2026.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at approximately 9:15 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Pembroke Street East in the City of Pembroke. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result of this investigation a 59-year-old resident of Pembroke was charged with the following CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
- Improper stop – traffic signal at intersection
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 30, 2026.
On the evening of Saturday, October 17, 2026, the UOV OPP received a report of a possible impaired driver in the Town of Petawawa. Police began an impaired driving investigation after locating the vehicle and driver in a parking lot in Petawawa that evening. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result of this investigation a 59-year-old resident of Petawawa was charged with the following CC offence:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 24, 2026.
All three accused individuals had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their
vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days.
Police would like to thank the member of the public who reported the driving behaviour. Prompt reporting of suspected impaired drivers can help prevent serious injuries and save lives.
Impaired driving remains a serious threat to public safety and is entirely preventable. The UOV OPP reminds drivers to make responsible choices before consuming alcohol or drugs and operating a vehicle.
If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1 immediately. To report suspected impaired
driving after the fact or other non-emergency traffic concerns, contact the OPP at 1-888-
310-1122. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-
800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
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