(PERTH, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Smiths Falls resident with impaired driving.
On Sunday, August 31, 2025, just before 1:30 a.m. police were called regarding a vehicle that struck a hydro pole in the Town of Perth. The vehicle fled, driving into a construction zone before getting stuck. The driver was located, arrested and transported to the OPP detachment in Perth for testing.
As a result of the investigation, Taylor MILOTTE, 27-years-old, has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol
· Operation while impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Novice driver – B.A.C above zero
· Class G1 driver – drive without unaccompanied driver
· Class G1 driver – drive at unlawful hour
· Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
· Unlawfully drive in a construction zone
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, September 29, 2025.
The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.