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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington Clinton OPP Police Press Releases

Clinton Resident Arrested In Fergus – Details Released

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person with impaired driving following a proactive traffic stop.

On October 5, 2025, shortly after 12:00 a.m., a member of the Wellington OPP, was conducting proactive patrol near local bars within Fergus and located a suspected impaired individual getting into their vehicle, which prompted a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, a 61-year-old from Clinton, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

The identity of the accused will not be disclosed out of concern for their wellbeing.

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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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Bryan RUNSTADTLER Facing Numerous Charges

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges local resident with 10 charges, stemming from an impaired driving investigation.

On September 29, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP were conducting a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, when a motor vehicle was observed parked on the side of the road of Wellington Road 29, Centre Wellington Township, with their turn signal on, and the driver slumped over.

As a result of the investigation, Bryan RUNSTADTLER, a 57-year-old of Guelph-Eramosa Township, is charged under the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act, and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other drugs
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
  • Driving while under suspension (four counts)
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle

Additionally, the accused was wanted by a neighbouring police service and was turned over on their charges, and ultimately held in police custody, pending a bail hearing.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 7, 2025.

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.

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Centre Of Wellington Fergus OPP Police Press Releases

School Bus Vs Parked Car Collision – 30 Children On Bus, 73 Year Old Charged

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-motor vehicle collision, involving a school bus and a parked vehicle.

On September 23, 2025, at approximately 8:45 a.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a school bus colliding into a parked vehicle on Black Street, within Fergus.

There were approximately 30 children on the school bus, no injuries were reported. The parked vehicle was unoccupied.

As a result of the investigation, a 73-year-old of Fergus is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Change lane – not in safety.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Orton Police Press Releases

2 Children Sent To Hospital Following Collision

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) respond to a two-motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 26.

On September 21, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP, alongside local emergency services, responded to a report of a two-motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Wellington Road 26 and Erin Garafraxa Townline within Centre Wellington Township, involving a pick-up truck and a sports utility vehicle (SUV).

Two children within the SUV were taken to hospital as a precaution, but no injuries were reported at the scene.

As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old of Orton, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Careless Driving.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph, at a later date.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases Wellington

63 Year Old Arrested – Details Released

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Orangeville resident with several provincial offences.

On September 18, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, which resulted in a traffic stop being conducted on Albert Street West within Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, a 63-year-old from Orangeville is charged under the Highway Traffic Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph at a later date.

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.

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Centre Of Wellington Guelph OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

18 Year Old Has Vehicle Impounded After Incident Outside Busy School

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Guelph resident with stunt driving, going almost double the posted speed limit outside of a local busy school.

On September 13, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative and observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, to which a traffic stop was initiated on Scotland Street within Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Speeding 1 – 49 km/h over posted limit
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt

Anyone charged with ‘drive motor vehicle – perform stunt’ receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the provincial offences court – Guelph, at a later date

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Another Victim Hands Over Banking Info To Stranger, Then Gets Defrauded #CrimeDoesPay

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – A local resident is out $5,000 following a phone call with their “bank”.

On September 17, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from a member of the public that was defrauded through a phone call.

The victim received a phone call from an unknown person, claiming to be an employee of their banking company, suggesting there had been suspicious activity on their account. Trusting the person, the victim provided their banking details. The following day, $5,000 was withdrawn from their account.

The Wellington County OPP encourages the public to stay alert and educated to reduce the risk of being a victim of fraud. If you receive an unsolicited phone call or message, asking for personal information (name, birthday, address, phone number, bank information, SIN number) or payment via gift cards for a product, do not provide the information and hang-up the phone and block the phone number.

Warning signs to look out for when receiving unsolicited messages include: Emails, text-messages or phone calls sent at odd times of the night, creating a false sense of urgency, spelling errors, lack of punctuation or capitals in sentences, automated messages, random links or attachments, and generic business or company names.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Police Seize All “Weapons” From Home Claiming Resident Touched/Brandished A Replica #PoliceGoneMental

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a local resident criminally with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

On September 8, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP, alongside the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team and the OPP Canine Unit, attended a home in Fergus to assist a neighbouring police service in arresting an individual on their behalf.

Upon arrival, the individual temporarily barricaded themselves inside their residence and brandished a replica sword to police. The accused eventually surrendered without incident and was cooperative with police. For public safety, the replica swords, a replica gun (air gun) and knives were seized from the scene.

The individual was then brought to local hospital for assessment.

On September 17, 2025, when the individual was released from hospital, they were then arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph on October 21, 2025.

The accused’s name is being withheld, out of concern for their well being.

The OPP would like to remind the public that the use of replica weapons to commit crimes can lead to serious consequences because they’re considered to be weapons under the Criminal Code if they’re to threaten, intimidate or commit an offence. Anyone who uses a replica weapon to commit a crime could face the same penalties under the Criminal Code as someone who uses a regular weapon.

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Centre Of Wellington Grand Valley OPP Police Press Releases

Adam LOWE Was Arrested

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Grand Valley resident criminally stemming from a traffic stop.

On September 17, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, which resulted in a traffic stop being conducted on Scotland Street within Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Adam LOWE, a 37-year-old of Grand Valley is charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Driving while under suspension

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 October 24, 2025.

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 be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Alma Centre Of Wellington OPP Wellington

Fair Fight – Eric BOLGER Arrested

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual has been charged following an incident at the Fergus Fall Fair over the weekend.

On September 12, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a physical altercation between two individuals at the Fergus Fall Fair.

Eric BOLGER, a 19-year-old of Alma, was charged under the Criminal Code with Assault Causing Bodily Harm.

The victim attended a local hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 14th, 2025, to answer to the charge.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000

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Centre Of Wellington OPP

18 Year Old Arrested For Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On September 13, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., while on patrol at the Fergus Fall Fair, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a physical altercation occurring between two individuals.

An 18-year-old was charged under the Criminal Code with assault.

The victim did not sustain any injuries.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on a later date.

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim(s).

Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:

  • Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212
  • Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440
  • Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Sasha POPISAN BRAVO & Dylan CHANCAFE BRAVO Arrested – Details Released

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrests two suspects in connection with a theft at local bank.

On September 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a theft at a local bank within Centre Wellington Township, with the two suspects involved, fleeing soon after.

Officers quickly attended the area, located the two suspects involved, and placed them under arrest.

As a result of the investigation,

Sasha POPISAN BRAVO, a 24-year-old from Bradford was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Theft of credit card
  • Use of credit card
  • Fraud under $5000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (two counts)

Dylan CHANCAFE BRAVO, an 18-year-old from Bradford was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Theft of credit card
  • Use of credit card
  • Fraud under $5000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (two counts)

Both accused were transported to a Nottawasaga OPP detachment in-relation to an ongoing investigation and were held in custody, pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Gerald RENNIE Was Arrested

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver in Centre Wellington Township.

On August 23, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP made patrols and located the vehicle on Wellington Road 21, where a traffic stop was conducted. 

As a result of the investigation, Gerald RENNIE, a 67-year-old from Elora, was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous Operation

As a result, a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is set to appear on September 26, 2025, at the Guelph Ontario Court of Justice to answer to the charges.

The Wellington County OPP would like to thank the public for their call/assistance in keeping our streets safe.

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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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

29 Year Old Deceased After Jumping Off Bridge

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has died following a drowning incident that occurred on the Grand River in Elora.

On August 24, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with local Paramedic and Fire services, responded to a report of a lost individual in the Grand River.

The individual jumped off the Bissell Park bridge into the Grand River and did not resurface. Local emergency services entered the Grand River and located the individual.

A 29-year-old from Brampton was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim’s identity will not be released out of respect for the privacy of the family.

The Office of the Chief Coroner & Ontario Forensic Pathology Service attended the scene and deemed this incident as non-suspicious.

Wellington County OPP would like to thank all members of the public and emergency responders who provided assistance.

The Wellington County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

27 Year Old Arrested For Impaired Driving In Fergus

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On August 18, 2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check along Orangeville Road in Fergus.

A vehicle entered the area where police then spoke with the driver. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

John Fair, 27 years-old, of Floradale, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

As a result, 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 September 2, 2025.