(PICTON, ON) – On the 22nd of October, 2016 at approximately 10:21PM Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting RIDE in the Town of Picton. Officers observed a White Volkswagen turn quickly and accelerate away from officers at the checkpoint. The vehicle was subsequently stopped in a parking lot nearby. Investigation revealed that the driver of the motor vehicle had consumed alcohol prior to driving. The male did not provide a sample of his breath to officers for analysis.
Shane VERWEY aged 27 years, of Brooklyn, Ontario was charged with one count of Driving while Ability Impaired and one count of Fail or Refuse to Provide a Sample.
He was released by Promise to Appear and is due to appear in the Provincial Court of Justice, Picton Ontario on November 16th, 2016.
OPP rely on the public to report crime and impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently. If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. If you see that someone is impaired by alcohol or other drugs and intends on driving, strongly discourage them from driving and call 9-1-1 if they insist.
