(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), has charged an individual following a traffic stop.
On October 19, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., a member of Wellington County OPP stopped a vehicle on Tucker Street, Arthur.
While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test demand was made. The driver refused to provide a breath sample for the ASD test.
As a result of the investigation, William A. DERRY, a 34-year-old from Arthur was charged with:
Failure or refusal to comply with demand
A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on October 29, 2024.
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