Dashboard view through windshield with red and blue police lights. Drive sober. Suspect an impaired driver? Call 9-1-1.
Click to enlarge
Dashboard view through windshield with red and blue police lights. Drive sober. Suspect an impaired driver? Call 9-1-1.

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) - The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two motorists with impaired operation following separate incidents.

On December 5, 2025, at approximately 1:15 pm, officers stopped a pickup truck on Front Street in the Municipality of Trent Hills for a traffic offence. After speaking with the driver, police initiated an impaired operation investigation. The individual was taken into custody and transported to a detachment for further testing.

Kevin GEEN (47) from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

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

On December 7, 2025, shortly after 7:00 am, OPP received multiple reports of a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope with only three tires and having struck a barrier. Officers located the vehicle stopped on the shoulder and arrested the driver for impaired operation. The individual was transported to a detachment for further tests.

As a result, Andrew MAC INNIS (36) from Caledon, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Dangerous operation
  • Improper tires

Both accused are due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in January 2026.

For each impaired driving charge, a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and 7-day vehicle impoundment were imposed as per statute.


    Tags

More from Northumberland

128 articles