NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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PUSLINCH TWP — The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest a Guelph resident with two criminal charges stemming from a two-motor vehicle collision.
On Nov. 29, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., members from the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a two-motor vehicle collision on Badenoch Street East within Morriston.
As a result of the investigation, Scott Barbison, 38-year-old of Guelph was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
There were no injuries as a result of the collision.
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 Dec. 10, 2024.
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 remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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