(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) - On Saturday, April 13, 2019 at approximately 11:30 p.m., an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped the driver of a white Sports Utility Vehicle (S.U.V.) for a traffic offence on 3rd Line near Palmerston, Ontario. While speaking with the female driver, officers formed the opinion that she was under the influence of alcohol. A Roadside Screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. She was arrested and brought to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing.
Charged is Serina Anne RASSMAN, 40-years-old of Listowel, with Impaired Operation - 80mg plus of alcohol per 100mL of blood. A 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. She is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on May 17, 2019.
If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.