(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has consolidated and streamlined notable traffic offences with a single release.
On April 4, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 7, Mapleton. At approximately 2:45 p.m., the driver of a grey Sport Utility Vehicle (S.U.V.) was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old driver from Mildmay, was charged with Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (C.A.I.A.) and with Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.). The defendant was scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 3, 2024.
On April 5, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Highway 6, Puslinch. At approximately 1:00 p.m., the driver of a black Sport Utility Vehicle (S.U.V.) was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old driver from Waterloo, was charged with Driving While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.). The defendant was scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On April 5, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on St Andrew Street East, Fergus. At approximately 6:15 p.m., the driver of a grey sedan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old driver from Durham, was charged with Driving While Under Suspension and Fail to Yield to Traffic on Through Highway, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.). The defendant was scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 10, 2024.
On April 5, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Princess Street, Mount Forest. At approximately 6:45 p.m., the driver of a black pick-up trucked was observed stunting. As a result of the investigation, Grayson BROOKS, 22-years-old from Wellington North, was charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code. Further, the accused was also charged with Drive Motor Vehicle Perform Stunt and Young Driver – B.A.C. above zero, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.). The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on April 16, 2024.
On April 6, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a report a suspicious vehicle on Fifth Line, Centre Wellington. It was reported that a drive was asleep in a driveway. As a result of the investigation, Michael Anthony FOX, 49-years-old of Guelph/Eramosa, was charged with Operation While Impaired and Failure to Comply with Demand, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on June 11, 2024.
On April 6, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Highway 6, Wellington North. At approximately 8:15 a.m., the driver of a grey sedan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old driver from Arthur, was charged with Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (C.A.I.A.) and with Speeding and Drive Motor Vehicle, No Currently Validated Permit, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.). The defendant was scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On April 6, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Elora Street South, Harriston. At approximately 11:15 a.m., the driver of a black sedan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old driver from Harriston, was charged with Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (C.A.I.A.). Further, the driver was also charged with Driving while Under Suspension and Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.). The defendant was scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On April 6, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on South Broadway Street, Belwood. At approximately 2:30 p.m., the driver of a brown coupe was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 64-year-old driver from Lynden, was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt, Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.). The defendant was scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On April 6, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Woodlawn Road West, Guelph. At approximately 8:00 p.m., the driver of a blue sedan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old driver from Guelph, was charged with Driving While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.). The defendant was scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On April 6, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., Wellington County OPP received a traffic complaint on Wellington Road 109, Wellington North. It was reported the driver of a grey S.U.V. was driving erratically. As a result of the investigation, Brandy L. MILLER, 51-years-old from Palmerston, was charged with Operation While Impaired , Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus and Dangerous Operation, contrary to the Criminal Code. Further, the accused was also charged with Drive Motor with Unsealed Container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence Control Act (L.L.C.A.) The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on April 19, 2024.
*Anyone charged with Operation while Impaired – B.A.C. 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) or Failing to Comply with Demand receives a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment as per statute.
*Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.