7 Impaired Drivers Arrested In 72 Hours

Source: OPP
Date: Tue Jun 17 07:22:00 MST 2025

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged seven (7) individuals with impaired related charges in 72 hour span over weekend.



Officers from the Orillia detachment of the OPP work tirelessly to improve the safety of their community and ensure the roads are safe from preventable dangers. Through active patrols, a strong partnership with our community (resulting in numerous public generated traffic complaints) and continued efforts through strategic programs; The Orillia OPP laid twenty-one (21) impaired related charges over this past Father’s Day weekend. This is a staggering and concerning number of charges that took place at all hours throughout the day. Orillia OPP officers worked tirelessly and diligently to keep our streets safe, and their efforts are shown through these incidents.

As a result, Derek HUXLEY; 36-year-old, from Barrie, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

Operation while impaired by alcohol
Dangerous Operation
Rohit PARAJULI; 22-year-old, from North York, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

Operation while impaired by alcohol
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration above 80
Fail to surrender Insurance card
Fail to carry permit in vehicle
Novice Driver – Blood alcohol concentration above zero
Christopher TINNEY; 48-year-old, from Orillia, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

Operation while impaired – Blood alcohol concentration above zero
Ginelle HICKEY; 39-year-old, from Orillia, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

Operation while impaired by alcohol
Operation while impaired – Blood alcohol concentration above 80
Scott PIKE; 54-year-old, from Barrie, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

Operation while impaired – Blood alcohol concentration above 80
Justin BEAULIEU; 36-year-old, from Orillia, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

Failure or refusal to comply with demand
Driving while under suspension
Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
Jacob Puskas; 24-year-old, from Barrie, ON. has been subsequently charged with:

Failure to comply with a release order
Escape Lawful Custody
Failure or refusal to comply with demand
Drive motor vehicle no permit
Drive motor vehicle no licence
Operate motor vehicle without insurance
Drive motor vehicle no plates
All drivers charged with Impaired driving will have their drivers licence suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days. The Orillia OPP urges everyone to plan ahead and arrange for a safe ride home. Call a friend or call a cab. Remember that any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.