(HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver of a motor vehicle with an impaired operation related offence as the result of a traffic complaint.
On April 24, 2025, at approximately 9:23 p.m., Haliburton Highlands OPP were on general patrol in the Village of Haliburton when officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. After speaking with the driver, the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.
As a result, Simon SLAVISH-FISHER, a 38-year-old of Haliburton has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)
And further with the following Provincial Offence:
. Drive without proper rear light
In addition to the charges, the accused was issued a 90-day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden at a future date.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.khcrimestoppers.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.