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

Shortly before 7:30 pm on September 29, 2025, Nottawasaga OPP responded to a public complaint of an impaired driver on Second Street in the Town of New Tecumseth. Witnesses reported that a male was believed to be impaired after dropping his children off at a community program. 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, Thomas DECRISTOFORO 36-years-old of Beeton 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 October 23, 2025, to answer to the charge.