Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding everyone that when camping, it’s essential to keep your keys hidden and avoid driving under the influence.
This comes after Perth County OPP charged a man from Cambridge with impaired driving following an event at a campground in West Perth.
The incident occurred on Friday, July 11, when officers were alerted to a possible impaired driver at the campground.
When officers arrived, they managed to stop the vehicle and talk to the two individuals inside. However, the passenger allegedly assaulted both officers before fleeing on foot from the vehicle.
According to police reports, they didn’t get far and were arrested at the scene.
As a result of this incident, both face multiple charges. The 45-year-old man from Cambridge who was driving has been charged with:
Operation While Impaired Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand Resist Peace Officer Failure to Comply with Undertaking Failure to Stop for Police – Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
The 37-year-old passenger from St. Mary’s is facing charges of:
Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon Assault Peace Officer – Two Counts Resist Peace Officer
Both individuals were taken into custody but have since been released. They are set to appear in court on August 11.
If anyone has information related to this case, Perth County OPP encourages you to call 1-888-310-1122 or contact Crime Stoppers.
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