3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

Source: OPP
Date: Sat Jun 8 04:24:24 MST 2024
(ORILLIA, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three drivers with impaired driving related charges during three separate incidents.

Shortly after 6:30 p.m., on June 5, 2024, officers of Orillia OPP were alerted to a motor vehicle parked on the side of Highway 11 North in Oro-Medonte Township. Officers arrived on scene and found the male driver to have numerous empty alcoholic beverages in the vehicle and was showing numerous signs of being intoxicated by alcohol.

As a result, Brandon GRAHAM, 37-year-old of Sutton has been charged with:

Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
Operation while impaired- blood concentration (80 plus) contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
A short time later, at 10:30 p.m., officers of Orillia OPP were on general patrol at Highway 11 North in Oro-Medonte Township. The officer was conducting speed enforcement when a vehicle was obviously travelling above the posted limit registered a stunt driving speed. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was showing signs of being intoxicated by alcohol.

As a result, Morris KOMAKEH, 47-year-old of North Bay has been charged with:

Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
Drive motor vehicle- Perform stunt- excessive speed contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
Again, at 1:00 a.m., on June 6, 2024, officers were on general patrol in the area of Atherly Road, in the City of Orillia when a motor vehicle was observed proceeding through numerous amber lights, at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop, upon speaking with the driver, an odour of alcohol was coming from the driver’s breath. The driver continued to show signs of being intoxicated by alcohol.

As a result, Cale SIMPSON 42-year-old, of Vancouver has been charged with:

Operation while impaired- alcohol contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) (CCC)
Operation while impaired- blood concentration (80 plus) contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
Drive motor Vehicle- no plates contrary to section 7(1)(b)(i) HTA!
Amber light- fail to stop contrary to section 144(15) HTA
The accused parties are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in July 2024. Their driver’s licences were suspended for 90 days, and vehicles were impounded for a period of 7 days.

The Orillia OPP reminds motorist 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 Orillia 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 have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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