Drivers Not Getting The Message - More Impaired Driving Charges In Puslinch

Drivers Not Getting The Message – More Impaired Driving Charges In Puslinch

— November 24, 2019

Impaired Driver Charged At R.I.D.E. Stop

On September 18, 2019 members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Gore Road near the City of Cambridge. At approximately 8:00 p.m. the driver of a black sedan entered the R.I.D.E. check.

Officers formed the opinion that the driver had been consuming alcohol. A Roadside Screening Test was conducted and the driver registered a fail. They were arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Ronald J. BOOTH, 48-years-old of Cambridge has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 22, 2019.

Impaired Driver Involved In Collision

On October 31, 2019, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision at the round-about on Brock Road South and Gilmour Road south of the City of Guelph. Initial reports indicated that a driver had left the roadway in a construction zone.

OPP responded and while speaking with the driver, formed the opinion that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Stephen William RILEY, 29-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation- 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 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. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on December 6, 2019.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.