News

Published February 2, 2026

Car into snowbank results in impaired driving charge: Barrie police

Car into snowbank results in impaired driving charge: Barrie police
Image provided by Barrie Police Service on Feb. 2, 2026

Barrie police say a car ended up in a snowbank, and the motorist was charged with impaired driving.

Shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday, police received a report of a possible impaired driver in the area of William Paddison Drive and Cheltenham Road, in the city's east end.

"The caller advised that a male motorist was driving his vehicle slowly and drifting into oncoming traffic lanes," police said in a news release.

Barrie's News Delivered To Your Inbox

Stay up to date with what Barrie's talking about. Get the latest local news delivered right to your inbox every day. Never miss out on what's going on ...
Subscription Form
Consent Info

By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Central Ontario Broadcasting, 431 Huronia Rd, Barrie, Ontario, CA, https://www.cobroadcasting.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Officers arrived to find the car stuck in a snowbank.

The driver, a 27-year-old from Barrie, was taken into custody for impaired operation, police said.

The vehicle was towed from the scene.

The accused was charged with impaired driving and was released on an undertaking.

What do you think of this article?
+1
0
+1
0
+1
0
+1
0
+1
0
+1
1
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Have a breaking story?

Share it with us!
Share Your Story

What Barrie's talking about!

From breaking news to the best slice of pizza in town! Get everything Barrie’s talking about delivered right to your inbox every day. Don’t worry, we won’t spam you. We promise :)
Subscription Form
Consent Info

By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Central Ontario Broadcasting, 431 Huronia Rd, Barrie, Ontario, CA, https://www.cobroadcasting.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Related Stories

Advertisement
Advertisement