Provincial police in Orillia arrested and charged two individuals with impaired driving over an eight-hour period on the weekend.
On Saturday afternoon, shortly after 4:45 p.m., police responded to reports of a vehicle collision in the west end.
"While there were no injuries from the collision, one driver was determined to be impaired and subsequently arrested by police," OPP stated in a release.
A 48-year-old Orillia man has been charged with:
- Operation while Impaired (CC)
- Operation while Prohibited (CC)
- Careless Driving (HTA)
He was released on an undertaking to appear in Orillia court in December.
The next incident happened on Sunday around 12:10 a.m. when officers were conducting RIDE checks on Atherley Road.
"Officers determined the driver of a motor vehicle was displaying signs of alcohol consumption and was subsequently arrested," police say.
A 42-year-old Orillia man was charged with Operation while Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus).
He is scheduled for court later in the month.
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