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30 Year Old Arrested For Drunk Driving

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Perth resident with Impaired Driving.

On October 27, 2022, just before 11:00 p.m., Perth OPP stopped a vehicle for speeding on Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth.

During the investigation, the officer noted that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A roadside screening device was administered. The driver was arrested and transported to a local operations center for further testing.

Daniel MCKILLOP, 30, of Warwick Township, has been charged with:

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

–      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (2 counts)

–      Failure to comply with undertaking

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 held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.