(PERTH EAST, ON) - Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sebringville detachment have taken 2 Impaired driver's off of the road after 2 separate incidents.
On June 5, 2019 at approximately 7:00 p.m., police responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a transport truck and a pickup on Line 34, just east of Stratford. While speaking with the male driver of the pickup, the officer determined that the driver's ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired. The driver provided a breath sample into an Approved Screening Device (ASD), which registered a fail. The male was arrested and transported to the Sebringville OPP detachment for further testing.
Steven KELLER, 53-years-old, of the Township of Perth East was arrested and charged with;
Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
He is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Stratford on June 24, 2019 to answer the charges.
On June 6, 2019 at approximately 11:00 p.m., police on patrol in Milverton observed a motor vehicle weaving in its lane. The officer conducted a traffic stop to check on the sobriety of the driver. While speaking with the male driver of the pickup, the officer determined that the driver's ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired. The driver provided a breath sample into an Approved Screening Device (ASD), which registered a fail. The male was arrested and transported to the Sebringville OPP detachment for further testing.
Colby DEBUS, 24-years-old, of Milverton was arrested and charged with;
Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
He is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Stratford on July 8, 2019 to answer the charges.
Impaired driving remains the leading cause of criminal death in Canada.
The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired drivers.
Should you observe concerning driving behaviour, pull over and dial 9-1-1.