Categories
Area OPP Police Press Releases

36 Year Old Arrested For Drunk Driving

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On December 21, 2022, just before 8:00 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on general patrol was travelling on Road 122, in the Township of Perth East, when they conducted a traffic stop.

During the investigation, the officer determined the driver was impaired. They were arrested and transported to a local operations centre for further testing.

Clint BUCHKO, 36, of London, has been charged with:

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

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

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.