(PERTH COUNTY, ON.) -Members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to locate impaired drivers on the road. Over the weekend, three separate impaired driving incidents were investigated by police. All three drivers were charged and released. The motor vehicles were impounded.
35-year-old Piotr PASTERKIEWICZ of Huron East was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired-Motor Vehicle (alcohol), s. 253(1)(a), and Driving With More Than 80 Milligrams of Alcohol in Blood, s.253(1)(b), contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
40-year-old Nancy NORTON of Norfolk County was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired-Motor Vehicle (alcohol), s. 253(1)(a), and Driving With More Than 80 Milligrams of Alcohol in Blood, s. 253(1)(b), contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
61-year-old Gertrude MAYNE of Huron East was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired-Motor Vehicle (alcohol), s. 253(1)(a), Driving While Disqualified-Court Order, s. 259(4), Fail or Refuse to Provide Sample, s. 254(3), Alcohol, s. 254(5) contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada, and Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Other drugs), s. 4(1), contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
All three drivers were released and will be appearing in Criminal Court to answer to the charges.
Impaired operation of a motor vehicle whether by alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated on our roadways. Too many times, these incidents result in collisions, injuries and fatalities. There are numerous ways to ensure a safe arrival, including a taxi, appointing a designated driver, or staying overnight. Driving while impaired poses a significant risk to public safety and is a criminal offence.
With the invaluable assistance of the public, the Perth County OPP can locate impaired drivers. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1 immediately. Your observations can help to save a life. Together, we can ensure that our road ways remain as safe as possible.