2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals are facing impaired driving charges following two separate investigations over the weekend.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 6:51 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint involving a suspected impaired driver. Police located the vehicle and driver in the town of Mitchell, Municipality of West Perth.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin McDONALD, a 52-year-old from Mitchell, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

·      Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 3:02 a.m., the Perth County OPP initiated a collision investigation involving a passenger vehicle leaving roadway and entering a ditch on Road 164, Municipality of North Perth.

As a result of the investigation, Maytenor ZAMBRANO, a 25-year-old from Palmerston, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs

·      Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

Both drivers were released from custody and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on October 7, 2024.

Additionally, both drivers were issued 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspensions (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundments.

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