The charges took place between February 2nd and 4th.
news release
ontario provincial police
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Ontario’s Wellington County Police (OPP) has streamlined serious traffic violations by consolidating them into one release.
On February 2, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP members attempted to stop two vehicles in Mount Forest. The driver of the gray sedan stopped on North Main Street in Mount Forest. As a result, the 18-year-old from St. Clair, Quebec, was charged with obstructing police, four counts of possession of a motor vehicle master key, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime, and two counts of trafficking in property obtained by crime. A crime against the criminal law. The accused was remanded on bail.
The driver of a stolen sport utility vehicle (SUV) was stopped at 6 Wellington Road in Minto. As a result, a 22-year-old Montreal man has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, fleeing a peace officer, possession of a master motor vehicle key, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, contrary to the Criminal Code. It was done. The accused was remanded on bail.
On February 2nd, Wellington County OPP members were monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Expressway in Guelph. Around 3:30 p.m., a white SUV was observed traveling well above the 80 km/h speed limit. As a result, the driver, a 33-year-old resident of Morriston, was charged with driving a motor vehicle for performing a stunt and violating the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph Provincial Criminal Court on May 15.
On February 3, at approximately 5 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Wellington Road 109 in Wellington North. It was reported that the driver of the white sedan may have been impaired. As a result of the investigation, Arthur, 45, was charged with surgical impairment and having a blood alcohol level of 80 plus, contrary to the Criminal Code. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph, Ontario court on February 20th.
On February 4, 2024, Wellington County OPP members were monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 109 in Minto. Around 12:30 a.m., the driver of a black sport utility vehicle was seen traveling well over the 80km/h speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old Brampton man was charged with driving while impaired with a blood alcohol level of 80 or higher and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, contrary to the Criminal Code. He was also charged with driving a motor vehicle in violation of the Road Traffic Act, performing stunts, exceeding speed, and driving while suspended. The defendant is scheduled to appear in the Guelph, Ontario Court of Justice on February 23.
On February 4th, members of the Washington County OPP were monitoring traffic on Highway 23 in Minto. Around 11pm, the driver of a silver sedan was seen traveling over the 80km/h speed limit. As a result of the investigation, the driver, a 35-year-old Harriston resident, was charged with violating the Road Traffic Act, careless driving and speeding. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph Provincial Criminal Court on May 15.
*Persons charged with Impaired Driving – BAC 80 Plus (mg of alcohol in 100 mL of blood) or who fail to comply with the demands will be subject to a 90-day Administrative Driver License Suspension (ADLS) and 7-day vehicle detention as per statute receive.
*Driving a Motor Vehicle – Those charged with stunting are subject to 14 days in jail and a 30-day driver’s license suspension, as required by law.
If you have an emergency traffic complaint or suspect that someone is driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol, call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you can also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. If you wish to remain anonymous, 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 of up to $2,000 from Crime Stoppers.
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