Lanark OPP lay impaired driving charges on Highway 7, Waba Road

Lanark OPP recently charged two people with impaired driving.

The first incident occurred on Friday, Dec. 6 on Highway 7 in Beckwith Township, when officers responded to a traffic complaint shortly before 8 p.m.

Police say the driver was arrested and transported the individual to the Carleton Place Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, William MacInnis, 58, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

This charge has 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 Jan. 13.

Officers also responded to a single vehicle collision on Waba Road in Mississippi Mills Township on Sunday, Dec. 8, at approximately 6:10 p.m.

A man was arrested and transported to the Renfrew OPP Detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Donald Slater, 61, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – Alcohol

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 January 27, 2025.

Both individual’s driver’s licences have been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicles have been impounded for seven days.