Surjit JOHAL Was Arrested
Source: OPP
Date: Thu May 1 12:44:35 MST 2025
On April 24, 2025, at approximately 11:44 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint in the area of Mono-Amaranth Townline in the Town of Mono. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the complainant, who reported observing a male parked in a vehicle who appeared to have sustained head trauma.
Officers then made contact with the male, who was being treated by paramedics at the scene. During their interaction, officers observed signs of impairment and subsequently initiated an impaired driving investigation.
Surjit JOHAL, a 24-year-old male, from Orangeville has been charged with:
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs
Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their drivers licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.
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.