(TOWN of ERIN, ON) – On December 18, 2021, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Main Street, in Erin. At approximately 9:30 p.m., the driver of a motorized snow vehicle entered the R.I.D.E. check.
As a result of the investigation, Blake WALKER, 26-years-old of Erin, has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol per 100mL of blood), Novice Driver Operate Vehicle with Blood Alcohol Content (B.A.C.) above Zero, and Fail to Wear Proper Helmet. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.
If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.