Traffic Stop In Goderich Nabs Impaired Driver

Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Toronto resident with impaired driving offences following a traffic stop in Goderich on August 3rd.

Just before 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3rd, Huron County OPP were patrolling in the town of Goderich when they stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Huron Road. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. The investigating officer determined that the driver's ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit. 

Antonio AFFORNALLI, 65 years of age from Toronto has been charged with:

• Operation while Impaired - alcohol and drugs,

• Operation while Impaired - Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused' driver's license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich on September 9, 2024.