Michael STRATTON Drunk Driving
Source: OPP
Date: Tue Jan 7 06:08:39 MST 2025
On January 5, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the area of County Road 124 in the Township of Melancthon. Officers located the vehicle a few moments later and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief conversation the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.
Michael STRATTON, a 43-year-old male, from New Tecumseth has been charged with:
Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Dangerous operation
The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their drivers licence was suspended 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for 7 days.
The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.
Members of the Dufferin 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.