Perth resident charged with impaired after allegedly driving in ‘an aggressive manner’ on Gore Street
Lanark OPP have charged a Perth man with impaired after officers on patrol witnessed some questionable driving in the town’s downtown area.
A Sept. 3 media release explains that the incident occurred on Gore Street, shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 30. Police say the vehicle in question was “being driven at excessive speeds and in an aggressive manner.”
Officers followed the vehicle for a short time and then stopped it on South Street. An Approved Screening Device was used, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Lanark Detachment for further testing,
As a result of the investigation, Peter Freeth, 37, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
Charges have not been proven in court.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Sept. 23.
The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.