Category: GUELPH-ERAMOSA

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Guelph resident criminally, stemming from a motor vehicle collision.

On March 11, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP received a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Jones Baseline, just outside of the City of Guelph.

On arrival and as a result of the investigation, Peter DESILVA, a 49-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

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 March 25, 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 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.

(Guelph-Eramosa Township, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Guelph resident criminally stemming from a three-vehicle collision.

On February 14, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Wellington Road 30 and Wellington Road 86 in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa.

As a result of the investigation, Rene CHABOT, a 36-year-old of Guelph is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

There were no injuries reported as a result of the collision.

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 February 25, 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 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.

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest a Kitchener resident for several offences including impaired operation, after conducting a traffic stop.

On December 3, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, to which a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 6 within Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result, Sabrina TAYLOR, a 34-year-old of Kitchener was charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on December 20, 2024.

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.

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 27, 2024, at approximately 9:45 a.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Jones Baseline, Guelph.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Shane ZEVENBERGEN, 53 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, On November 8, 2024.

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.

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On August 31, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Jones Baseline, Guelph- Eramosa.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Jacob A. ORAM, 24-years-old of Georgetown, 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.