Huron County OPP report impaired drivers

IMPAIRED DRIVER NABBED IN COLLISION NORTH OF GODERICH

(ASHFIELD_COLBORNE_WAWANOSH TWP, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township resident with impaired driving offences, following a single-vehicle collision north of Goderich.

At approximately 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, officers responded to the report of a vehicle in a ditch with a possible impaired driver, on Bluewater Veterans Highway (Highway 21) near Nile Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township.

Police attended and located the driver, who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. Investigating officers discovered that the driver was also prohibited from driving a motor vehicle.

The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment, and provided further breath samples before a qualified Intoxilizer Breath Technician. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over two times the legal limit.

Leigh PARSONS, 46, of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Twp has been charged with:
 

• Operation while Impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Operation while Impaired - Over-80
• Operation while Prohibited

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

DRIVER FLEES AFTER COLLISION AND NOW FACES 13 CHARGES

(ASHFIELD_COLBORNE_WAWANOSH TWP, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a London resident with numerous offences, following a single-vehicle collision north of Goderich.

At approximately 2:40 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, police officers and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to the report of a vehicle in a ditch, with a possible impaired driver on Bluewater Veterans Highway near Market Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township.

Police attended and searched for the involved driver, who had fled from the scene and hid from police in a wooded area. The driver was eventually located and arrested for impaired operation.

The accused was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment, and refused to provide breath samples to police. While in custody, the accused committed several other criminal offences.

Gregory TETREAU, 57, of London has been charged with:
 

• Operation while Impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
• Uttering Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm - (three counts)
• Resist Peace Officer

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, and the Cannabis Control Act. In total, 13 charges were laid against the accused.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for Dec. 11, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*