22 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge
Source: Area OPP
Date: Tue Oct 1 02:49:20 MST 2019
Police were able to locate the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Upon further investigation, police determined that the driver was impaired.
Carson EDWARDS, 22-years-old of Ridgetown, Ontario has been charged, pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada (CC) with;
Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus); and with
Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
The accused was issued a 90 day Automatic Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in London, Ontario on October 29, 2019.
The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired drivers. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, please ensure you have arranged for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit.