NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA - On Nov. 14, 2020 at approximately 1:30 a.m. a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was monitoring traffic on Highway 6 southbound near Wellington Road 30 when he conducted a traffic stop of a red sedan.
Police spoke with the driver, formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.
Evan Geddis, 24 years old of the Guelph has been charged with impaired operation - 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code.
A 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension (A.D.L.S.) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on Dec. 8, 2020 to answer to the charge.
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