NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(CENTRE WELLINGTONTOWNSHIP, ON) – A Fergus driver has been arrested after going through a RIDE spot check.
On July 6, 2026, at approximately 11:00 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 on Wellington Road 29, outside of Fergus. A vehicle entered the checkpoint, where officers located cannabis within the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, police also located a large quantity of suspected cocaine and items consistent with drug trafficking.
As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Cannabis Control Act with:
- Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
The accused was held in police custody, pending a bail hearing before the Ontario County of Justice in Guelph on July 7, 2026.
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.
