NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Nov. 23, at approximately 7:45 p.m., members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment attended the scene of a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision on Forfar Street, Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old of Fergus, was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired - alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
- Operation While Impaired - blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code
There were no injuries as a result of the collision.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph, on Dec. 6.
On Sunday, at approximately 2:30 a.m. an officer from the OPP Wellington County Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Elora Street South, Harriston.
As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old of Hanover, was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired - alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
- Operation While Impaired - blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph, on Dec. 3.
On Sunday, at approximately 5 a.m., an officer from the OPP Wellington County Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Wellington Road 17, Mapleton.
As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old of Hanover, was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired - alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
- Operation While Impaired - blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph, on Dec. 3.
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) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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