One person has been charged for driving while impaired following a traffic stop in the Township of Perth East.
On May 19, shortly after 10:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an individual standing on the shoulder of Perth Line 33 urinating near a parked motor vehicle. The individual was determined to be the driver of the motor vehicle and was displaying signs of impairment by alcohol.
The driver, 68-year-old Louis Dasilva of Cambridge, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation while Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while Impaired – Alcohol
Further, the accused was charged under the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA) for having care or control of a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor.
The accused was released from custody, scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 29, 2026. The accused is also facing a 90-day drivers licence suspension, 7-day motor vehicle impoundment, tow and impound fees as well as fines under the LLCA.
The Perth County OPP is committed to reducing impaired driving everywhere. If you drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will be caught. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Your call could save a life.