(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged another impaired driver.
Upon speaking with the driver, the investigating officer learned that the driver had consumed alcohol. An approved screening device was utilized and the driver produced a roadside sample of breath that resulted in a fail.
The driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the North Perth OPP detachment for breath tests, where his blood alcohol concentration was determined to be above the legal limit.
As a result, Enrique REIMER, 40, of Perth East, has been charged with the following offences, contrary to the Criminal Code:
Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus
The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford, at a later date, to answer to the charges. The vehicle involved was towed from the scene and a seven day impound was initiated as per statute.
If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it. To report less serious incidents, the public is asked to call 1-888-310-1122 or report online at www.opp.ca/reporting.
Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.