Prince Edward County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have charged an additional four drivers with impaired driving-related offences, bringing the total number of impaired driving-related arrests in Prince Edward County to nine during the month of August. The latest charges highlight the continued need for enforcement and public vigilance as officers work to keep roads safe throughout the community.
On August 15, 2026, shortly after 3:00 a.m., Prince Edward County OPP officers conducting patrols on Highway 62 observed an individual operating a motorcycle without a helmet. Following a traffic stop and investigation, the rider was arrested and transported to the Prince Edward County OPP detachment.
As a result, Oliver Furney, age 19 of Belleville, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
On August 16, 2026, shortly after midnight, Prince Edward County OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program in Athol when a vehicle entered the checkpoint. Officers spoke with the driver and, as a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment.
As a result, Ryan Rosborough, age 27 of Prince Edward County, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Approximately one hour later, Prince Edward County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on County Road 11. Following the investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment.
As a result, Vipin Kumar, age 33 of Hamilton, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Later that afternoon, at 5:00 p.m., Prince Edward County OPP officers responded to assist Sandbanks Provincial Park wardens with a disturbance involving park visitors. Following the incident, the driver was arrested and transported to the detachment. The remaining individuals were escorted from Sandbanks Provincial Park.
As a result, Dinesh Vineswaran, age 42 of Markham, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
As a result of the four impaired driving investigations, all accused drivers were issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and their vehicles were impounded for seven days.
Nine impaired driving arrests in less than a month demonstrate that some motorists continue to ignore the well-known risks and consequences associated with impaired driving. Drivers who choose to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs face criminal charges, roadside licence suspensions, vehicle impoundments, and the possibility of causing a collision that results in serious injury or death. No destination is worth that risk.
Anyone who suspects an impaired driver should call 9-1-1 immediately.
