The Quinte West Detachment of the OPP has laid charges in five impaired driving investigations.
On Friday, August 22, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a traffic stop on Frankford Road led to an investigation where an ASD was used, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired as well as other offences. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
William Bertrand, 53, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
Careless driving
On Friday, August 22, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers responded to an incident on Bay Street, leading to an investigation where an ASD was used, resulting in the arrest of the driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
Kevin Rosa, 48, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Driver fail to surrender licence
Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, responded to a traffic complaint on the 401 Westbound leading to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for testing.
Baljinder Gill, 46, from Brampton was charged with the following offences:
Failure or refusal to comply with demand
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Dangerous operation
Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, conducted a RIDE program at the 401 Eastbound On Route resulting in the arrest of a driver for being impaired.
Terry Sinclair, 42, from Kingston, was charged with the following offences:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
Operation while impaired – combined blood alcohol and blood drug concentration
Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
Possess unmarked cigarettes
Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
Class G1 licence holder – drive on prohibited highway
Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour
On Monday, August 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers with the Quinte West OPP, investigated a single vehicle collision on the 401 Eastbound, leading to suspect a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized, resulting in the arrest of a driver for being impaired. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
Mackenzie Ripley, 21, from Cobourg was charged with the following offences:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
All the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Belleville Court on a later date. Additionally, the vehicles they were operating were impounded for seven days, and their licences suspended for 90 days.
(BROCK ORMOND)
