Quinte West OPP have laid charges in an impaired driving investigation.
A collision around 5 p.m. Monday led Quinte West OPP to suspect that a motorist may have been under the influence of alcohol.
The driver was arrested and transported to the Quinte West Detachment for testing and as a result, charges were laid.
Nathan Charles, age 23, from Quinte West, was charged with the following offences:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on July 31, 2025. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days, and the accused’s licence suspended for 90 days.
If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 911 and report it. You could save a life.
