Speeding Impaired Driver Has Vehicle Impounded & Is Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On June 6, 2019, at approximately 4:30 p.m. a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 109, west of Arthur. The officer observed a red pickup truck travelling above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 145 km/h.

While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that they were impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jose G. COUTO, 65-years-old of Listowel, has been charged with Impaired Operation, Racing and Refusing to comply with a Demand for Breath Sample. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal Court on July 9, 2019.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

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