NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(MAPLETON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A driver is charged following a collision in Mapleton.
On March 7, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a single-vehicle collision into a ditch on Wellington Road 7 in Mapleton Township. There were no reported injuries.
Police demanded the driver provide a sample of their breath into an Approved Screening Device (ASD), which registered a warn range “alert”. As a result, they received a 7-day driver’s licence suspension.
As a result of the investigation, a 64-year-old from Conn, is charged under the Liquor Licence and Control Act with:
- Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The charge of ‘Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor’ under the LLCA is accompanied by a $215.00 fine.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. 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.
