(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On Tuesday January 17, 2017 shortly before midnight, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified of a motor vehicle that appeared to be stuck in front of a residence on Main Street West in the Municipality of North Perth. The driver was also revving the engine and attempting to dislodge it from the snow.
An officer responded and spoke to the driver and detected the odour of an alcoholic beverage on her breath. A Roadside Screening Device (ASD) test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and taken to Perth County OPP detachment in Listowel for further testing. She later provided samples of her breath into an Intoxilyzer and registered over the legal limit.
As a result, 37-year-old Jennifer LEBLANC from North Perth has been charged with Care or Control of Motor Vehicle with over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
She was released from custody and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Listowel on February 15, 2017. She also received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and the vehicle was seized for 7 days.
The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 393-6123. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at http://www.pc-crimestoppers.ca/, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.