(DUFFERIN COUNTY) - The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Orangeville resident with impaired driving-related offences after they struck a police cruiser while attempting to reverse.

On October 3, 2025, shortly after 11:00 pm, officers responded to a fail-to-remain motor vehicle collision in the area of Sherwood Street in the Town of Orangeville.

A short time later, officers located the suspect vehicle. While attempting to get the driver’s attention, the individual reversed directly into a fully marked police cruiser. Officers observed signs of impairment, and an impaired driving investigation was initiated.

As a result, Gagandeep BRAR, a 38-year-old male from Orangeville, has been charged with the following offences:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand
• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Dangerous operation
• Failure to stop after accident
• Driving while under suspension x 2
• Driver - fail to properly wear seat belt

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence have been suspended, and their vehicle impounded.