(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a traffic complaint in the Town of New Tecumseth.

Shortly before 4:00 pm on August 15, 2025, Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint at a business in the area of 6015 Highway 89. Witnesses reported that a male was refused service due to being intoxicated then attempted to drive off. Officers located the vehicle and spoke with the driver. Based on their observations, officers determined the driver was impaired and placed them under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Matthew GILLESPIE 51-years-old of Etobicoke was charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on September 11, 2025, to answer to the charge.