Police news: Impaired charge laid in vehicle mix-up

On Nov. 18 shortly after 3 p.m., Huronia West OPP responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in Creemore.

Officers quickly located the vehicle nearby. An investigation revealed that the 59-year-old female driver had mistakenly taken a vehicle identical to her own, which was parked close by.

During the interaction, officers entered into an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, the driver was charged with driving while impaired under the Criminal Code.

Tire deflation device deployed in police chase

Huronia West OPP has charged a driver with numerous criminal offences after attempting to flee police on Nov. 19.

Shortly after noon, police received complaint about a pick-up truck driving dangerously throughout Clearview Township. An officer attempted to stop the pick-up truck on Superior Street, however the vehicle fled. Shortly after, the pick-up was intercepted on CountyRoad 10 and with the assistance of members of the Nottawasaga OPP, officers were able to safely stop the vehicle by deploying a tire deflation device. After a brief foot chase, officers took the driver into custody without incident.

Louis Leavens, 31, of Wasaga Beach, was charged with: flight from a peace officer, dangerous operation, refusal to comply with demand, and operation while impaired.

School zones charges laid

Huronia West OPP conducted a traffic safety enforcement initiative throughout the detachment area on Nov. 26, with increased attention to school and community safety zones.

During a 12-hour shift, officers charged 41 drivers with distracted driving, including 15 offences committed in a school zone while officers were monitoring a crosswalk as students made their way to school.