WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four drivers are facing impaired driving charges following separate incidents in Wellington County over the weekend.
The Wellington County OPP says the first incident happened Friday afternoon, during a RIDE spot check on Orangeville Road in Fergus.
Police say “A vehicle entered the checkpoint, where officers detected signs of impairment.”
A 58-year-old from Richmond Hill was charged with: Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
On Saturday, officers responded to a report of someone asleep behind the wheel of an idling vehicle at the intersection of Sideroad 5 West and Concession Road 9 in Wellington North.
“Officers detected signs of impairment and initiated an investigation,” police said.
A 22-year-old from Mount Forest was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Fail to comply with Probation Order
Also, on Saturday, officers conducting another RIDE spot check on Wellington Road 50 in Guelph-Eramosa Township stopped a driver who was showing signs of impairment. That driver, a 37-year-old from Burlington, also faces an impaired operation charge related to having a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit.
Then, on Sunday night, an OPP officer stopped a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 9 in Minto Township.
Police say the investigation led to several charges for a 33-year-old of Guelph, including:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Dangerous operation
- Have care or control of a motor vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
- Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
- Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit
All four drivers were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in a Guelph court at a later date.
The OPP reminds the public to call 911 if they suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
