(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment has charged a 19 year old male after police stopped a vehicle at a Lakeshore Road, Houghton, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Sunday, July 20, 2014, at approximately 8:18 p.m., police were responding to call for service in the Lakeshore Road area when a vehicle attracted an officer’s attention. The vehicle was subsequently stopped and investigated.
As a result of investigation, police arrested and charged 19 year old Peter GUENTHER of Perth East Township, Ontario with the following Criminal and Highway Traffic Act offences.
Driving over the legal limit.
Operate motor vehicle without insurance
Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
Novice Driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero
Drive motor vehicle no currently validated permit
Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
He is to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charges.
“There will be zero tolerance for motorists driving aggressively, impaired by drugs or alcohol, distracted drivers or those who fail to buckle up. Driving safety is everyone’s responsibility and it starts before the vehicle is put into drive†comments Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.