Priceville man charged with over 80 in Shelburne

October 15, 2014 · 0 Comments

During the Thanksgiving long weekend Shelburne Police was conducting numerous R.I.D.E programs. The purpose of R.I.D.E. programs is to prevent drinking and driving, but also to get those who drink and drive off our roadways.
On Saturday night, the 11th of October at approximately 1:30 a.m. a motorist passing through Shelburne was caught drinking and driving when he tried to avoid a R.I.D.E. check stop.
Shelburne officers observed a blue Ford Mustang that appeared to be avoiding entering a R.I.D.E. program. The officers investigated, and that investigation led to 33 year old James Buckley of Priceville being arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with over 80mgs of alcohol under the Criminal Code of Canada. Buckley was released on a promise to appear with a court date at the Orangeville Courthouse later this month.
Drinking and driving is dangerous to all users of our roadways – not just the individual taking a chance at driving after consuming alcohol – but to any passengers, other motorists and pedestrians.
The Shelburne Police encourages everyone to do their part to prevent drinking and driving. Take the keys from anyone who may start driving while intoxicated, use designated drivers when attending events that involve alcohol consumption, and call 9-1-1 immediately if you suspect anyone of driving while impaired.
If anyone has any information in relation to this case or any other criminal activity, they are encouraged to contact the Shelburne Police Service at 519-925-3312 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com