2 BEARSS Arrested Following Collsion Involving Children
Source: OPP
Date: Fri Jun 20 06:34:43 MST 2025
On June 16, 2025, shortly before 8:30 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle collision involving a utility vehicle in the area of 270 Sideroad in the Township of Melancthon. Upon arrival, officers and emergency crews located all involved parties and assessed them for injuries.
During their interaction with the male driver, officers observed signs of impairment and subsequently initiated an impaired driving investigation.
Evan BEARSS, a 38-year-old male, from Melancthon Township has been charged with:
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs
Karolina BEARSS, a 39-year-old female, from Melancthon Township has been charged with:
Obstruct Peace Officer
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.