Drunk driver from Waterloo charged in cottage country: OPP

An Ontario Provincial Police shoulder badge is seen in this undated photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

By Christine Clark

Posted Aug 10, 2026 08:11:37 AM.

Last Updated Aug 10, 2026 08:11:42 AM.

Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said a Waterloo driver in their late-twenties was behind the wheel drunk and under the influence of drugs.

On the Monday of the Civic Holiday long weekend, police said there were reports of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 60 in Huntsville, just after 9:00 p.m.

Before police arrived on scene, the driver was able to get out of the ditch and continue on their way.

Officers later found the vehicle stopped on the side of the highway.

27-year-old Madelyn Smith from Waterloo is facing a few charges including operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

More from Police

Guelph man charged for wielding a machete in Monday assault

A Guelph man now faces multiple charges after wielding a machete in a dispute outside a social service location Monday morning. Guelph police were called around 11:30 a.m. on August 10, after reports…

2h ago

VIDEO: Police look to identify man after motorcycle stolen downtown

Ten days after reports a motorcycle was stolen in downtown Kitchener, Waterloo regional police have released a photo of a person they would like to speak with. The alleged theft took place on August…

3h ago

Montreal woman arrested after man sprayed with substance in Cambridge

A woman from Montreal is facing charges after an incident where police said a man was sprayed with a noxious substance. On Sunday night around 9:15 p.m., police said a man was reportedly in the Galt…

3h ago

Homeowner confronts suspect during break-in through back window

Waterloo regional police are searching for a suspect following a home break-in this past weekend. Sunday night around 9:50 p.m., it’s alleged a person forced their way into a home on the north-end of…

5h ago

Keep it Factual

Add CityNews Kitchener as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Kitchener's Caribana Ignite Festival cancelled

The popular Caribana Ignite Festival will not go ahead as planned this year. A statement from the City of Kitchener and the Caribana Arts Group said the cancellation is due to organizational changes. The...

2h ago

Kitchener Panthers hitters leading league into final CBL stretch

As the Canadian Baseball League's 2026 season reaches its final stretch, a number of Kitchener Panthers find themselves in a position to challenge for top honours in a number of statistical categories. The...

54m ago

Councillors look for traffic solutions with development proposed by busy roundabout

It's been in the works since November 2021, and will have to wait a little longer before any potential approvals are greenlit. A condominium development boasting 113 homes at Stanley Avenue and Schweitzer...

4h ago

VIDEO: Police look to identify man after motorcycle stolen downtown

Ten days after reports a motorcycle was stolen in downtown Kitchener, Waterloo regional police have released a photo of a person they would like to speak with. The alleged theft took place on August...

3h ago

Top Stories

Kitchener's Caribana Ignite Festival cancelled

The popular Caribana Ignite Festival will not go ahead as planned this year. A statement from the City of Kitchener and the Caribana Arts Group said the cancellation is due to organizational changes. The...

2h ago

Kitchener Panthers hitters leading league into final CBL stretch

As the Canadian Baseball League's 2026 season reaches its final stretch, a number of Kitchener Panthers find themselves in a position to challenge for top honours in a number of statistical categories. The...

54m ago

Councillors look for traffic solutions with development proposed by busy roundabout

It's been in the works since November 2021, and will have to wait a little longer before any potential approvals are greenlit. A condominium development boasting 113 homes at Stanley Avenue and Schweitzer...

4h ago

VIDEO: Police look to identify man after motorcycle stolen downtown

Ten days after reports a motorcycle was stolen in downtown Kitchener, Waterloo regional police have released a photo of a person they would like to speak with. The alleged theft took place on August...

3h ago

Most Watched Today

2:33

Kids Help Phone says more young people are seeking mental health support overnight

A growing number of young people are reaching out for mental health support in the middle of the night. Kids Help Phone is launching an urgent fundraising appeal to make sure help is available when young people need it most. Catalina Gillies reports.

15h ago

2:34

Feds rolling out improved severe weather alerts across Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologists say they're rolling out improved weather alert notifications for tornadoes and severe thunderstorm warnings. Nick Westoll has more on how it will work.

19h ago

2:57

Three federal byelections set for August 31

Three pivotal federal byelections are set for the end of the month, including a hotly contested battle in the Toronto riding of Beaches—East York. Glen McGregor reports.

15h ago

2:03

Typhoon Dolphin causes flooding, travel disruption in Shanghai

After making landfall in eastern China on Sunday evening, Typhoon Dolphin caused widespread flooding and travel disruptions in Shanghai on Monday as it weakened to a tropical storm. Erica Natividad reports.

21h ago

2:20

GM and Unifor begin bargaining for thousands of Ontario workers

General Motors and Unifor began bargaining for thousands of Ontario workers in hopes to secure a deal similar to that made in July with Ford Motors.

23h ago