NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Two drivers were charged on Friday for impaired driving within Wellington County.
On March 7, 2026, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle exhibiting aggressive driving behaviour on Tower Street in Fergus and initiated a traffic stop.
As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old from Puslinch, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on April 14, 2026.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
Additionally, on March 7, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a single-vehicle collision on Concession Road 1 in Puslinch Township. There were no reported injuries.
As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old from Kitchener, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on April 17, 2026.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
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.
