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Chantel THOMPSON – Impaired Driving Etc.

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest a Guelph resident with six criminal charges as a result of impaired operation.

On December 3, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a suspicious motor vehicle on River Glen Path within Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result of the investigation, Chantel THOMPSON, a 31-year-old of Guelph was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code (four counts)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

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 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.

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Sabrina TAYLOR – Drunk Driving

(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.

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Carrie MORRISON – Impaired Driving

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On November 22, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m. members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment attended the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 124, Guelph-Eramosa.

As a result of the investigation, Carrie MORRISON, 47 years-old of Guelph, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on December 6, 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.

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Shane ZEVENBERGEN – Impaired Driving

(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.

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Kenneth MUNN Was Arrested

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – Wellington County OPP charge Guelph resident with several provincial and criminal driving offences.

On October 3, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Unit was performing a traffic enforcement initiative and observed a suspicious vehicle at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result of the investigation, Kenneth MUNN, a 60-year-old resident of Guelph, was charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while prohibited
  • Driving while under suspension – (two counts)
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle – improper licence

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 06, 2024.

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

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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Jacob A. ORAM – Drunk Driving

(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.

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Kevin M. GIBSON – Theft

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On August 31, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into the theft of copper wire from hydro lines. The damages and losses were reported at upwards of $100,000. With the help of the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) the investigation has led to the arrest of Kevin M. GIBSON, of Cambridge, he has been charged with:

  • Theft Over $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Mischief – Destroys or damages property contrary to the Criminal Code

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

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.