NEWS RELEASES
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Stunt driver charged
CALEDON - On February 12, 2016 at approximately 1:30 am, an officer from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting stationary radar on Mayfield Road when he observed the driver of a silver Mazda Protégé travelling at a high rate of speed and determined the speed to be 115 km/hr. in a posted 60 km/hr. zone.
As a result of the traffic stop, the driver, Jasvir Singh, 31 from Caledon, was charged with the following offences under the Highway Traffic Act: Race a Motor Vehicle, No Clear View to the Rear, and Drive without Proper Headlights.
The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the male’s driver’s licence was suspended for a period of seven days as a result of the stunt driving charge.
The driver is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Caledon on March 14, 2016.
Police remind motorists that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways.
Educating the public about safe driving practices is a priority.
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Speeder arrested after failing a roadside screening device
CALEDON - On February 12, 2016 at approximately 2:04 am, an officer from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting stationary radar on Mayfield Road when he observed a white Lexus sport utility vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and determined the speed to be 99 km/hr. in a posted 60 km/hr. zone.
During the traffic stop, the officer made an Approved Screening Device Demand to the driver who displayed signs of impairment.
As a result, the male driver registered a ‘fail’ on the device and was arrested.
Binesh Malik, 51, from Brampton, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with over 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood.
The 90-day Administrative Drivers’ Licence Suspension (ADLS) program was initiated and his motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused was released and he is scheduled to make a first appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 25, 2016.
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Male arrested for care and control
CALEDON - On February 14, 2016 at approximately 2:01 am, an officer from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol in the Village of Bolton when he observed a grey Ford F-150 stationary with its engine running in the parking lot of 301 Queen Street South.
The officer approached the motor vehicle and spoke to the occupant inside.
During this time, the officer made an Approved Screening Device Demand after he observed the person displaying signs of impairment.
As a result, the male registered a ‘fail’ on the device and was arrested.
Richard Storto, 44, from Caledon was charged with having care or control of a motor vehicle while having consumed alcohol in such a quantity that the concentration of his blood exceeded 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood.
The 90-day Administrative Drivers’ Licence Suspension (ADLS) program was initiated and his motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused was released and he is scheduled to make a first appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 3, 2016.
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Police busy with collisions over the long weekend
CALEDON - Members of the Caledon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment were very busy this past weekend responding to many motor vehicle collisions on area highways.
Between Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 15, 2016, officers were called to 30 collisions, fortunately none involved serious injuries.
The OPP is reminding the public to drive according to the changing road and weather conditions and is offering the following reminders:
• Reduce your speed and increase your following distance
• Engage headlight systems fully to increase your visibility
• Eliminate distractions in your vehicle
• Allow yourself extra time to arrive at your destination
• Give snow removal equipment extra space
As always, travel should include an emergency roadside kit, extra clothing, a full tank of gas, and ensure that your cellular phone is fully charged.
A final reminder is that you can utilize 511.ca and follow the OPP on various twitter accounts for updates on road closures as you travel throughout the province.
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