(QUINTE WEST, ON) - The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation.

On June 23, 2025, at approximately 5:15 pm, a collision led Quinte West OPP to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for testing, as a result of which charges were laid.

Nathan CHARLES, age 23, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 31, 2025. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence suspended for 90 days.