Press Release: Wellington County OPP, April 7, 2026.
CENTRE WELLINGTON – An Acton driver is charged following a traffic stop in Centre Wellington.
On April 6, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting traffic patrol, when they initiated a traffic stop on Fourth Line within Centre Wellington Township.
The officer observed that the vehicle had a dark tint on the windshield, which can impede driver visibility, and liquor was available to the driver inside the vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old from Acton, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act, the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and the Liquor Licence Control Act with:
- Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
- Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Driver fail to surrender licence
- Drive with windshield coated – view obstructed
- Obstruct plate
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Provincial Offences Court in Guelph at a later date.
A 7-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
