Suspect charged after off-duty OPP officer alerts colleagues to possible impaired driver in Mississippi Mills

A Cobden woman has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop in Mississippi Mills. 

Lanark County OPP say that on Wednesday, Feb. 4, an off-duty OPP officer observed a possible impaired driver on County Road 29. Officers attended the area and the driver was arrested and transported to the OPP Detachment in Carleton Place for testing. 

As a result of the investigation, Heather Dick, 65, has been charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and operation while impaired – alcohol. Charges have not been proven in court.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, March 16, 2026. 

The suspect’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle will be impounded for seven days.