NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police arrested and charged a male driver with impaired operation and other Criminal Code offences.
On Jan. 15, 2023, just before 10 p.m., officers from Orillia OPP responded to reports of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 12 in Ramara Township. Officers attended the scene, determined who the driver was and observed the driver [allegedly] showing signs of alcohol consumption.
As a result, Yayanthan Pararasasingam, 41-year-old, from Mississauga has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the CC
- Operation while impaired - alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the CC
- Operation while prohibited under the CC contrary to section 320.18(1)(a) of the CC
- Fail to comply with probation order contrary to section 733.1(1) of the CC
- Operation while prohibited under the CC contrary to section 320.18(1)(a) of the CC
- Operation while prohibited under the CC contrary to section 320.18(1)(a) of the CC
- Operation while prohibited under the CC contrary to section 320.18(1)(a) of the CC
- Dangerous operation contrary to section 320.13(1) of the CC
- Driving while under suspension contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
- Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available contrary to section 42(1)(b) of the Liquor Licence and Control Act.
The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing. Their driver's licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicles impounded for a period of seven days.
Members of Orillia OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
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