NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Arthur resident with criminal charges following a traffic stop.
On September 9, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a traffic enforcement initiative and observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, which resulted in a traffic stop being conducted on Garafraxa Street East in Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old of Fergus was charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with the following:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Carry Concealed Weapon
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
- Novice Driver- Blood Alcohol Content Above Zero
- Speeding 1-49 Km/h Over Posted Limit
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on October 14, 2025.
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.
If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime.
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.
