BRANT COUNTY, ON) – A member of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol on 31 July 2015 at approximately 10:00 p.m. noticed a “ zero turn” riding lawnmower on Colborne Street west and stopped the vehicle.
Police determined through investigation that the driver had been drinking alcohol and the male driver was arrested.
OPP investigators have charged 55-year-old Leo MELS of the County of Brant with driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in his blood contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charge.
County of Brant OPP detachment Commander Inspector Pete Liptrott wants to remind the public that the Criminal Code of Canada defines a “motor vehicle” as any vehicle that is drawn, propelled or driven by any means other than muscular power, but does not include railway equipment.
Anyone operating a motor vehicle anywhere in Canada while their ability is impaired by alcohol can be arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada.
“Be safe, be smart and if you drink don’t drive”
Anyone with information regarding any incident in the County of Brant can call police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.