NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A novice driver is charged following a traffic stop in Harriston.
On April 1, 2026, at approximately 12:15 a.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) traffic management unit was conducting traffic patrol on when they initiated a traffic stop on Arthur Street East in Harriston.
As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old from Mount Forest, is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on May 15, 2026.
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.
