Stephen FARRELL Was Arrested
Source: OPP
Date: Wed May 28 06:43:20 MST 2025
Upon arrival at the scene between Concessions Roads 8 and 9 of Tiny Township responding officers, Tiny Township Fire Service and Simcoe County Paramedics located the vehicle on its side with the driver unable to exit the vehicle. The driver was extricated from the vehicle and was triaged at the scene to be transported to an area hospital as a precaution.
Upon speaking with the driver, the officers had entered into an impaired driving investigation which has resulted in 58 year old Stephen FARRELL of Woodbridge being charged criminally with the following offences.
Operation while impaired alcohol
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
And further with the following Provincial Offences
Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
Fail to have insurance card
Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
Careless driving
The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 26, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life. The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.
File # E250665999