19 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge
Source: OPP
Date: Fri Jun 27 06:16:05 MST 2025
On June 23, 2025 shortly after 11:00 p.m. the Perth County OPP were conducting a RIDE program at the intersection of Perth Road 164 and Perth Line 20 when they observed a vehicle attempting to avoid police.
The vehicle was stopped and as a result, 19-year-old Riya BHATT of Brampton was charged with the following offences:
Operation while Impaired, Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
Operation while Impaired Over 80, Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
Novice Driver B.A.C above zero, Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
Care or Control of a Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available, Contrary to the Cannabis Control Act 2017.
A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Stratford on August 11, 2025.
The Perth County OPP want to remind everyone to drive safe and drive sober. If you observe any dangerous or concerning driving behaviour, please call 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.