Press Release: Wellington County OPP, April 21, 2026.
TOWN OF ERIN – A driver is facing five charges following a traffic stop in Erin.
On April 21, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting proactive traffic patrol on Wellington Road 22 in Erin when they observed a motorist driving carelessly. The vehicle attempted to pass other traffic and narrowly avoided a collision.
As a result of the investigation, a 59-year-old from Hillsburgh, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Careless driving
- Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
- Fail to surrender insurance card
- Fail to surrender permit or motor vehicle
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph at a later date.
