NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Guelph resident under the Highway Traffic Act.
On March 17, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were directing traffic on Eastview Road within Guelph-Eramosa Township, just outside of the City of Guelph, when a motor vehicle failed to comply with officer's directions at a scene and a traffic stop was conducted.
As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old from Guelph is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Disobey officer directing traffic
- Disobey stop sign - fail to stop
The accused was also given warnings under the Highway Traffic Act for:
- Careless driving
- Fail to stop for police
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. 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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