NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest an Erin resident with two Criminal charges stemming from a single-vehicle collision.
On December 13, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a single-vehicle collision on Sideroad 10 within the Town of Erin.
As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old of Erin was charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
There were no injuries as a result of the collision.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on December 24, 2024.
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). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
