NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP — The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Fergus resident with four criminal charges and one provincial charge, in relation to an impaired driving investigation.
On Feb. 21, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle driving in an erratic manner. Officers arrived in the area, located the motor vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Wellington Road 29 within Centre Wellington.
As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old of Fergus is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Dangerous Operation
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
- Driving while under suspension
A 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
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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