(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On May 9, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were approached by a witness reporting a possible impaired driver on Elizabeth Cr. in Fergus.
Officer located the vehicle and commenced an investigation.
As a result, Michael PITTMAN, 45-years-old of Fergus has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.
If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.