NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A driver from Markham is facing a refusal charge after entering a reduce impaired driving everywhere (RIDE) program in Morriston.
On November 7, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit were conducting a RIDE program on Queen Street in Morriston.
A vehicle entered the RIDE program and subsequently underwent roadside screening.
As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old from Markham is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 18, 2025.
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.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
