40 Year Old From Dundalk Arrested

Source: OPP
Date: Thu Mar 6 12:19:36 MST 2025

( ESSA, ON) – Officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with impaired driving after stopping at a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program in the Township of Essa.



On March 4, 2025, shortly after 11:30 pm, Nottawasaga OPP Officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Brentwood Road. A vehicle entered the R.I.D.E. program and an officer spoke with the driver. After a brief conversation with the driver, the officer determined they were under the influence of alcohol. The officer made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath resulting in a “Fail” at which point they were arrested.



Ante HRKAC 40-years-old from Dundalk, Ontario was arrested and charged with:

Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.



The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 3, 2025.

The Nottawasaga OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

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