(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested three drivers over the long weekend.
On July 31, 2021, after 10:00 pm., the Perth County OPP was alerted to a vehicle in the area of Road 124, Township of Perth East, where an occupant was observed sleeping inside. As a result of an investigation, Davin PEHLKE, 29-years-old of Howick Township, was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
On August 1, 2021, shortly after 12:00 p.m., police were dispatched to a possible impaired driver in Listowel. Police located the suspect vehicle and as a result of an investigation, Anthony VEZZA, 39-years-old of Listowel, was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine
On August 2, 2021, just before 2:00 p.m., police were dispatched to a possible impaired driver when bystanders observed a vehicle leave the roadway and later depart the scene. Police subsequently located the suspect vehicle and as a result Abram BRAUN, 35-years-old Listowel, was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs
All of the accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on later dates. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute to the accused. The accused in these matter were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.
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 immediately.