NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has consolidated and streamlined notable traffic offences with a single release.
On November 26, 2023, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Woodlawn Glen Drive, Guelph. At approximately 12: 30 a.m., a black sedan was observed traveling well above the posted 70 km/hr speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 21-yearold driver from Ancaster, has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed, contrary to the H.T.A. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on March 6, 2024.
On December 6, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a collision on the Hanlon Expressway, Guelph. It was reported that the driver of grey sedan rear-ended a black Sport Utility Vehicle (S.U.V.) and fled the scene. The driver of the S.U.V. required medical attention. As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old driver from Guelph, has been charged with Careless Driving, Fail to Remain, Fail to Report Accident and Suspended Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.). The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on March 20, 2024.
On December 10, 2023, at approximately 4:30 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to traffic complaint on Highway 7, west of Guelph. It was reported that the driver of red pickup truck was asleep at a traffic light. As a result of the investigation, 23-year-old of Kitchener, has been charged with Operation while Impaired contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on January 2, 2024.
On December 28, 2023, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Tower Street South, Fergus. At approximately 11:15 p.m., a silver pickup truck was observed travelling well above the posted 50km/hr speed limit. As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old driver from Centre Wellington, has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed, contrary to the H.T.A. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on April 3, 2024.
On December 29, 2023, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Hanlon Expressway, Guelph. At approximately 8:30 a.m., a silver sedan was observed travelling well above the posted 80km/hr speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old driver from Kitchener, has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed, contrary to the H.T.A. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on April 3, 2024.
On December 29, 2023, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Gordon Street, Fergus. At approximately 8:15 p.m., the driver of a red pickup truck was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 59-year-old driver from Floradale, has been charged with Suspended Driving, contrary to the H.T.A. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on April 3, 2024.
On December 31, 2023, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to traffic complaint on Wellington Road 18, Nichol. It was reported that the driver of black S.U.V. was driving erratically. As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old driver from Mono, has been charged with Suspended Driving, contrary to the H.T.A. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on April 3, 2024.
On January 1, 2024, at approximately 3:36 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a reported a collision on Wellington Road 18, east of Fergus. It was reported that a silver S.U.V. and white pickup truck had collided. As a result, of the investigation, a 41-year-old of Fergus, has been charged with Dangerous Driving, Operation while Impaired and Operation while Impaired over 80, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of justice – Guelph on February 16, 2024.
On January 2, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 18, west of Fergus. At approximately 2:30 a.m., a white sedan was observed travelling well above the posted 80km/hr speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old driver from Waterloo, has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed, contrary to the H.T.A. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on April 17, 2024.
On January 2, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 109, Minto. At approximately 9:00 a.m., the driver of a black mini van was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 56-year-old driver from Harriston, has been charged with Suspended Driving, contrary to the H.T.A. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on April 17, 2024.
On January 2, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Jones Baseline, Guelph/Eramosa. At approximately 3:45 p.m., a blue sedan was observed travelling well above the posted 50km/hr speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old driver from Waterloo, has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed, contrary to the H.T.A. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on April 3, 2024.
*Anyone charged with Operation while Impaired – B.A.C. 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) or Failing to Comply with Demand receives a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment as per statute.
*Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
