April 8, 2015
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SUSPENDED DRIVER FOUND OVER THE LEGAL LIMIT
(HOWICK, ON) – A Mildmay man is facing an Over-80 charge and a Drive Under Suspension charge after he was stopped by police April 4.
Just after 9:30 p.m., a Huron County OPP officer observed a Pontiac Montana mini-van travelling in the middle of the road on Salem Road. The investigating officer then watched as the van turned into a private driveway.
The officer followed the vehicle and proceeded to speak with the driver who identified himself to the officer and upon doing so, informed the officer that he held a suspended driver’s licence.
Also, upon speaking with the man, it was noted he had been consuming alcohol. A roadside screening test was performed and the driver registered a fail. He was placed under arrest and was transported to the North Perth OPP detachment for breath tests. He later provided two samples of his breath to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both samples registered over the legal limit.
A driver’s licence check was performed and it confirmed the man held a suspended driver’s licence.
As a result, 47-year-old Jerry ORTMAN of Mildmay has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol and Drive Under Suspension. He has a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Wingham, June 18. He also received an automatic 90-day driver’s licence suspension and his motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.
*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
TIME TO LACE UP THE SKATES FOR CHARITY
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Hockey fans of all ages get set for an exciting charity hockey game Saturday afternoon, April 11. The game billed, “Guns 'n' Hoses,” will see officers from the local Huron County OPP detachment taking on firefighters from the Goderich Fire Department.
All proceeds from the event will be supporting two great charities - the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund and the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. In fact, during a pre-game ceremony the memorial fund organization will be honouring one of our fallen heroes from the North Perth Fire Department, with a special defibrillator presentation.
More than a just a hockey game, this event has become a fun-filled, family event that kids and adults look forward to each year. All fans will have the chance to win prizes graciously donated by local businesses and supporters. In addition, a silent auction fund-raiser will be taking place throughout the afternoon, offering a wide variety of items, including some unique autographed items.
A few other surprises for the fans are planned so stop by the YMCA in Goderich for a great time. Puck drop is Saturday, April 11, at 3 p.m. A free family skate will be taking place before the game from 2-2:45 p.m.
Advance tickets are $2.50 each; available at the YMCA front desk. Children, aged five and under, admitted free.
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