Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two Town of Mono residents with impaired operation-related offences following two separate incidents.
On February 25, 2026, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were dispatched to the area of 150 First Street after receiving reports of a female slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle in a parking lot. Police attended the scene alongside other emergency services and located the driver.
After speaking with the individual, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation.
Marie MACDONALD, a 37-year-old female from Mono, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle
- Use plate not in accordance with regulations
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
- Possess unmarked cigarettes
On February 25, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting general patrol in the area of County Road 124 when they located a vehicle in a ditch that had sustained significant damage. After speaking with the driver, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation.
Kristopher ERDEI, a 46-year-old male from Mono, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville at a later date. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and both vehicles were impounded.
The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists that alcohol and speed are a deadly combination. Plan ahead if you are consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, public transit, or arrange to stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair your judgment and reaction time. In a split second, poor decisions can result in tragedy.
