Posted Jul 27, 2026 01:10:21 PM.

Last Updated Jul 27, 2026 01:10:26 PM.

Ottawa OPP have arrested a 33-year-old male from Ottawa with multiple driving-related charges, including impaired and stunt driving, following an incident Saturday morning.

The incident in question occurred shortly before 4:00 a.m. on July 25 on Highway 417. Police stopped the suspect’s vehicle after the man was clocked driving 181km/h.

The 33-year-old has been arrested for the following charges:

Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Dangerous operation

Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

Possess more than one licence

Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

Speeding – 50+km/h over the posted speed limit.

The driver received a 90-day driving suspension and had his vehicle impounded for 14-days.

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