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RIDE check leads to impaired charge

A Roadside Screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Aug. 13, 2019 members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere check on Gore Road near Cambridge. At approximately 10 p.m. the driver of a beige sedan entered the R.I.D.E. check.

While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. A Roadside Screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Sergio M. Gomes, 43-years-old of Cambridge 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 and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph on Sept. 17, 2019.

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