Gary Paget Drunk Driving
Source: OPP
Date: Wed Apr 9 04:24:32 MST 2025
On April 6, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., members of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Hacienda Road, Malahide Township.
While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Elgin County OPP Detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Gary Paget, a 59-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on May 13, 2025.
The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.