Two drivers charged in separate incidents during RIDE check and traffic stop in Lanark County

Lanark County OPP laid charges against two individuals following separate incidents in Drummond-North Elmsley Township on Sunday, April 6.

Officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in Drummond-North Elmsley Township on Sunday at approximately 11:15 a.m. During a vehicle check, it was determined that the driver was prohibited from operating a vehicle. Further investigation found an open container of alcohol and cannabis near the driver’s seat.

John Trafford, 35, from Perth, has been charged with:

·        Operation of a vehicle while prohibited

·        Drive a vehicle with cannabis readily available

·        Drive a vehicle with open container of alcohol

Charges have not been proven in court.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on May 5.

Later, just before 3 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 7 in Drummond-North Elmsley Township. Police say this driver was also found to be prohibited. Jerry Ryan, 40, from Kingston has been charged with prohibited operation. This charge has not been proven in court. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on June 2.

Both vehicles were impounded for a mandatory 45-days and the drivers face further suspensions.