NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – A driver is charged following a traffic stop in Erin.
On March 3, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot check to examine the sobriety of drivers at the intersection of Spiers Road and Tenth Line in Erin, where officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that avoided the spot check.
As a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old from Erin, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:
- Driving while under suspension,
- Drive motor vehicle – no licence
- Fail to surrender insurance card
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Provincial Offences Court in Guelph on June 17, 2026.
A 7-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.
