Leeds County OPP officers laid impaired driving charges against two motorists in separate incidents less than four hours apart on June 17.
The first investigation began shortly after 3:30 p.m. when an officer on patrol along Highway 15 observed a vehicle allegedly travelling at an excessive speed. Police arrested a 53-year-old Lyndhurst resident and charged him with impaired operation, impaired operation with a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit, operation while prohibited, and stunt driving for excessive speed. The vehicle was impounded for 45 days and the accused was held for a bail hearing.
The second incident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. after a concerned citizen reported that a driver involved in a collision may have been impaired. Following an investigation, a 44-year-old Stittsville resident was charged with impaired operation with a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit. Her vehicle was impounded for seven days.
Police continue to remind drivers that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
(By: Tim Baltz)
