Darcy SMITH – Drunk Driving

Source: OPP
Date: Wed Sep 4 04:08:54 MST 2024

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A driving complaint from the public leads to an impaired charge.

On September 1, 2024, at approximately 11:19 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint involving a suspected impaired driver. Police located the vehicle and driver on Perth Line 24 near Perth Road 180, in the Municipality of West Perth.

During the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized on the driver. The driver was arrested and transported to detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Darcy SMITH, a 55-year-old of Bluewater, has been charged with:

– Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

– Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on October 7, 2024 to speak to the charges.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

If you suspect a driver to be impaired or displaying dangerous driving behaviours, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.