(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to consolidate and streamline our notable traffic offences and publish a single weekly release.
On September 14, 2023, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic along Wellington Road 4, Minto. At approximately 2:45 p.m., a red sedan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old driver from Listowel, was charged with two counts of Drive while Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.). The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on January 17, 2024.
On September 14, 2023, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP initiated a Commercial Motor Vehicle (C.M.V.) inspection of a white dump truck on Wellington Road 18, Pilkington. As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old driver from Kitchner was charged with Fail to Surrender Inspection Schedule and Fail to Accurately Complete Daily Inspection Report contrary to the H.T.A. Further, a company from Stratford, was charged with Fail to Supply Driver with Daily Inspection Schedule, Fail to Ensure Daily Inspection Is Conducted Properly and Permit Use of Plate Not In Accordance with Act, contrary to the H.T.A.
On September 15, 2023, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Highway 23, Minto. At approximately 7:00 p.m., a grey sedan was observed travelling above the posted 80km/hr speed limit. As a result of the investigation, Ethan Jonathan WHEATON, 24-years-old of Atwood, has been charged with Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand contrary to the Criminal Code (C.C.). Further, the driver was also charged with Drive Vehicle with Cannabis in Open Baggage contrary to the Cannabis Control Act (C.C.A.), Possession of a Schedule III Substance contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (C.D.S.A.), Driving Moor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquid contrary to the Liquor Licence Control Act (L.L.C.A.), and with Speeding and Use Plate not Authorized for Vehicle, contrary to the H.T.A. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on October 6, 2023.
On September 16, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Ellis Road, Puslinch. It was reported that a motorcycle was driving at an extremely high rate of speed. As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old driver from Cambridge, has been charged with Use Plate not Authorized for Vehicle, Drive Motor Vehicle – No Plates, Fail to Apply for Permit on Becoming Owner, and Drive Motor Vehicle – No Permit, contrary to the H.T.A.
On September 16, 2023, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic along Wellington Road 109, Minto. At approximately 9:45 p.m., a black sedan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old driver from Hanover, was charged with Drive while Under Suspension contrary to the H.T.A. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on January 17, 2024.
On September 19, 2023, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic along Main Street North, Mount Forest. At approximately 11:00 a.m., a black Sport Utility Vehicle (S.U.V.) was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old driver from Ayton, was charged with Drive while Under Suspension contrary to the H.T.A. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on January 17, 2024.
On September 19, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Queen Street North, Harriston. It was reported that a driver was possibly impaired. As a result of the investigation, Korey Kenneth CHERREY, 34-years-old of Toronto, has been charged with Operation while Impaired and Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), contrary to the C.C. Further, the driver was also charged with Driving while Under Suspension contrary to the H.T.A. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on October 10, 2023.
On September 20, 2023, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 6, Guelph/Eramosa. It was reported that a grey pickup truck was observed being driven erratically. As a result of the investigation, Kenvin Chester EMILIENNE, 43-years-old of Markdale, has been charged with Operation while Impaired and Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), contrary to the C.C. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on October 10, 2023.
*Anyone charged with Operation while Impaired – B.A.C. 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) or Failing to Comply with Demand receives a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment as per statute.
*Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.
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.