(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three individuals over the weekend with impaired offences.
On March 30, 2024, shortly before 2:30 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 4. As a result of the investigation, David KETTLE, age 67 from Prince Edward County was charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On the same date shortly before midnight, officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street Picton and spoke with the driver. As a result of the investigation, Robert LAINE, age 36 from Prince Edward County was charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On Sunday March 31, 2024, officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 1 and spoke with the driver. As a result of the investigation, Chuck KEEPING, age 44 from Orangeville was charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The drivers were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. They also had their licences suspended for 90 days and vehicles impounded for seven.