Perth County OPP charged four drivers over the long weekend with impaired driving.
On Sept. 1 at 7:42 p.m., Perth OPP stopped a vehicle for speeding on Wellington Road 86 in the Township of Perth East. A 27-year-old from Kitchener was charged with operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs, operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), dangerous operation, drive motor vehicle - perform stunt - excessive speed and unsafe move - lane or shoulder.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on Sept. 25.
On Sept. 2 at 11:47 p.m., Perth OPP stopped a vehicle after the driver avoided a RIDE stop on Fishleigh Street in Monkton. After speaking with the driver, a 27-year-old Monkton resident was charged with failure or refusal to comply with demand and obstructing a police office.r
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on Sept. 25.
On Sept. 3, at 9 p.m., Perth OPP approached a vehicle, noting a strong odour of an alcoholic beverage, while stopped on St. David Street in West Perth.
A 29-year-old from Clinton and a 20-year-old from Huron East were charged with operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs and operation while Impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The 20-year-old was also charged having a B.A.C. above zero as a novice driver.
Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on Oct. 16.
Accused were issued a 90-day administrative driver's license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
