(PERTH EAST, ON) A driver is facing an impaired driving charge as a result of an OPP RIDE check.
On August 30, 2024, at 9:10 p.m., members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Perth Line 55 near Perth Road 131, in the Township of Perth East.
A vehicle entered the program at which time a traffic stop was initiated.
It was determined that the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to detachment where further tests were administered.
As a result, Clive CAUSON, a 62-year-old of Wellesley, has been charged with:
Operation while Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus).
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on October 7, 2024 to speak to the charges.
A 90-day Administrative Drivers License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
If you suspect a driver to be impaired or displaying dangerous driving behaviours, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.