The Quinte West OPP has laid charges against a Stirling man in an impaired driving investigation.
On Sunday, July 26, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a traffic complaint on Oak Lake Road, Quinte West, led Quinte West OPP to suspect a motorist may have been impaired.
As a result of the investigation, charges were laid under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act, and the Liquor Licence and Control Act.
Mitch Bursey, 34, was charged with the following offences:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Drive motor vehicle, no permit
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Belleville Court on September 3. Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their licence suspended for 90 days.
