NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Three drivers have been removed from Wellington County roadways recently after being charged with impaired driving.
On July 5, 2026, at approximately 3:15 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a single vehicle collision into a ditch on Wellington Road 124 in Guelph-Eramosa Township. There were no reported injuries.
As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old from Orangeville, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on August 14, 2026.
Additionally, on July 6, 2026, at approximately 11:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County 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 detected signs of impairment.
As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old from Etobicoke, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on August 14, 2026.
Further, on July 8, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report from a member of the public of a possible impaired driver on Daniel Street in Erin, after a vehicle drove onto the front lawn of a residence.
As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old from Erin, is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Dangerous operation
- Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
- Drive – handheld communication device
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on August 18, 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.
