Ditch Drunk Motorcyclist Charged - RICE
Source: Area OPP
Date: Mon Oct 21 02:50:40 MST 2019
Officers arrived just east of the scene and observed the rider about to enter into a motor vehicle. Police spoke with the rider and formed the opinion that they were under the influence of alcohol. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The rider was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Paul RICE, 67-years-old of Guelph 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 is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph on November 19, 2019 to answer to the charge.