Drinking and Driving Charge in Puslinch
On February 13, 2016 at approximately 11:13 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a 2013 Chevrolet pick-up truck that was being operated in an erratic manner on Brock Road near Fox Run in Puslinch Township.
While speaking with the driver police detected the strong odour of alcohol on his breath. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. He was taken to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing.
His driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for a period of seven days as per statute.
27-year-old Derek EASTER of Guelph has been charged with Over 80 Mgs contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. He is to appear in Guelph Criminal Court on March 1, 2016 to answer to the charge.