Impaired charges for three drivers in separate incidents
Three drivers are facing charges after separate incidents in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment area.
On Monday, October 12, 2026, at approximately 9:15 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 60 in the Township of Killaloe-Hagarty-Richards. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result of this investigation 57-year-old Cory RACINE of Hammond, Ontario, was charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA) offences:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
· Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 23, 2026.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at approximately 9:15 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Pembroke Street East in the City of Pembroke. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result of this investigation 59-year-old Shelly Ann SEVERIN of Pembroke was charged with the following CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
· Improper stop – traffic signal at intersection
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 30, 2026.
On the evening of Saturday, October 17, 2026, the UOV OPP received a report of a possible impaired driver in the Town of Petawawa. Police began an impaired driving investigation after locating the vehicle and driver in a parking lot in Petawawa that evening. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result of this investigation 59-year-old Teresa MORGAN of Petawawa was charged with the following CC offence:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 24, 2026.
All three accused individuals had their drivers’ licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days.
Police would like to thank the member of the public who reported the driving behaviour.
Prompt reporting of suspected impaired drivers can help prevent serious injuries and save lives.
Impaired driving remains a serious threat to public safety and is entirely preventable. The UOV OPP reminds drivers to make responsible choices before consuming alcohol or drugs and operating a vehicle.
If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1 immediately. To report suspected impaired driving after the fact or other non-emergency traffic concerns, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Peever,S.,OPP Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment(2026,Oct.20) IMPAIRED DRIVING INVESTIGATIONS LEAD TO SEVERAL CHARGES [media release]
More than $660,000 in Illegal Cannabis seized in Madoc
An illegal cannabis production site has been dismantled in Madoc following the seizure of approximately $663,000 in illegal cannabis by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET).
In September 2026, members of the OPP PJFCET initiated an investigation into a suspected illegal cannabis grow operation at a property on Cooper Road.
On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, a search warrant was executed by members of the OPP PJFCET, assisted by the OPP’s Emergency Response Team, East Region Community Street Crime Unit, Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit and Central Hastings Detachment. No individuals were located during the execution of the warrant.
Officers seized 663 illegal cannabis plants with an estimated value of $663,000. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the illegal sale or production of cannabis is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Sloan,A.,OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau(2026,Oct.2o) ILLEGAL CANNABIS PRODUCTION SITE DISMANTLED IN MADOC [media release]