James CORNELISSE – Drunk Driving

Source: OPP
Date: Fri May 9 04:43:23 MST 2025

A traffic stop made by a member of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has led to Impaired and Dangerous Operation charges for an Orillia individual.

On May 6, 2025, around 3:45 pm, an officer was patrolling the downtown section of the City of Orillia near West Street and Mississaga Street when they observed a motor vehicle driving in an erratic manner. The vehicle was observed trying to pass a City Bus, tailgate other vehicles, and drive into oncoming traffic while making rude hand gestures.

A traffic stop was conducted due to the driving behaviour, and while speaking to the driver, the officer launched into an impaired operation investigation. A demand for an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was read, to which the driver complied and provided a sample of their breath, resulting in a reading of ‘FAIL.’ The driver was placed under arrest, and transported back to the Orillia OPP Detachment where further testing was completed.

As a result of the investigation, James CORNELISSE, 53-year-old from Orillia, has been charged with the following:

– Operation while Impaired – 80 plus (CC)

– Dangerous Operation (CC)

The accused was released with a future court date. Additionally, their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 7 days.

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 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.


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