(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.

On June 12, 2025, shortly after 9:00 am, Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint in Tottenham heading southbound on Tottenham Road. The vehicle was described as being operated in a concerning manner, failing to stop for red lights. Officers were able to quickly locate the vehicle on Tecumseth Pines Drive, in the the Town of New Tecumseth, where they were met with the driver. During the interaction, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired, leading to the driver’s arrest.  

As a result of the investigation, Steven HOBSON 60-years-old of Tottenham was charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm
• Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
• Red light - fail to stop - community safety zone
• Fail to surrender insurance card
• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
• Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on July 10, 2025, to answer to the charge.