Picton driver stopped for speeding more than 40 km/h over limit on Highway 62 faces criminal charge

A Picton resident was charged with refusal after Prince Edward County OPP say a vehicle was stopped travelling more than 40 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 62.

Police say that shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, officers stopped the vehicle after allegedly observing it speeding on Highway 62 in Prince Edward County.

During the traffic stop, police say the driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Jonathan Wilcox, 30, of Picton, was charged with failure or refusal to comply with a demand.

This charge has not been proven in court.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on Oct. 7.