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25 Year Old Arrested

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Another driver charged with an impaired related offence in the Municipality of North Perth.

On August 16, 2022, just after 2:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was on general patrol when they observed a vehicle driving below the speed limit with their four-ways on.  The officer conducted a traffic stop on Road 164 in North Perth.

During the investigation, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to a local operations center for further testing.

Jagger ROSS, 25, of London, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Drive motor vehicle – no license

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.