Category: Centre Of Wellington

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On November 19, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Wellington Road 7, Pilkington Township.

As a result of the investigation, Lawrence J. LEHNEN, 62 years-old of Pilkington Township, was charged with:

• 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 December 6, 2024.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 19, 2024, at approximately 12:45 a.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Albert Street West, Fergus.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Jordan KAMPHUIS, 27 years-old of Fergus, was charged with:

• 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 October 19, 2024.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) On September 14, 2024, at approximately 08:45 pm officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Orangeville Road, within the Town of Fergus.

During the initiative, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Matthew LANGDON, 36-years-old of Guelph, was charged with:

•  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, at a later date.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The Wellington 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.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On September 12, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Scotland Street, Fergus.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Jasmin G. GRIFFIN, 18-years-old of Belwood, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code

– Dangerous Operation contrary to the Criminal Code

– Novice Driver – B.A.C. above zero contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

– Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act

– Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available contrary to Cannabis Control Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) On September 12, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m. a member of Wellington County OPP stopped the driver of a grey pick up truck on Wellington Road 19, Fergus. As a result of the investigation, Anthony D. TOWRISS, 55-years-old of Elora, was charged with:

– 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, 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 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.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On September 02, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Orangeville Road, Fergus.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety.  As a result of the investigation, Kristopher R. MATTS, 43-years-old of Centre Wellington, was charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Blood Concentration 80 plus

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On August 25, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m. a member of Wellington County OPP stopped the driver of a black pick up truck on Garafraxa Street East, Fergus. As a result of the investigation, William R. QUIN, 40-years-old of Fergus, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired – Blood Concentration 80 plus

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – 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 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.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) On August 10, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on St. Andrew Street East, Fergus.  As a result of the investigation, Kevin R. KNARR, 51-years-old of Kitchener, was charged with:

– Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs

– Operation While Impaired – Blood Concentration 80 plus

– Dangerous Operation

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on August 20, 2024.