A Quinte West man is facing serious charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated to the police station, says OPP.
According to Quinte West OPP, charges were laid after the intoxicated individual drove to the detachment regarding an incident that he had reported 30 minutes earlier on the evening of Saturday, March 21, 2026.
At about 6:45 p.m. last Saturday, police said they had responded to a complaint made by the individual concerning a potential injury caused earlier that evening.
Police allege while investigating the complaint that the accused drove himself to the detachment where further offences were committed.
As a result of the investigation, police said the 39-year-old Quinte West man was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol, failure or refusal to comply with demand, committing an indecent act in a public place, assaulting a peace officer and breach of recognizance.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Belleville court on May 7, 2026, reported OPP.
Police added that the accused also had his licence suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for a week.
OPP continues to call on citizens to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911.
