OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)
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Stunt driving charges laid in Perth County

Perth County OPP were quick laying stunt driving charges after two separate incidents.

Police say a Huron East driver was stopped on Perth Line 32 around 10:00pm April 16th, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 170km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, police have charged 30 year old Jason Whyte-McCabe of Seaforth with Race motor vehicle - Excessive Speed.

Also, on April 18th, just before 5:00pm, police stopped a vehicle on Perth Line 20, after it was found to be travelling 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

The driver, a 43 year old man from Germany, has also been charged with Race motor vehicle - Excessive Speed.

A seven day driving suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment was given to both drivers. Both accused are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

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