Quebec driver facing impaired charges after Carleton Place complaint

A complaint about a suspected impaired driver in Carleton Place led to a woman being charged by Lanark OPP on Monday, June 15.

According to a Tuesday media release, officers responded to the complaint just after 4 p.m.On Monday; they observed the vehicle on Mill Street and, with the assistance of a witness, a female was identified as the driver of the vehicle.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Carleton Place detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Elaine Matoko, 24, has been charged with:

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

Charges have not been proven in court.

Police say the accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026.