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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

27 Year Old From Fergus Arrested For Assault

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a local resident with two criminal charges stemming from an assault investigation.

On January 1, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of an assault at an address on St Andrew Street West within the Town of Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Samuel LOMAX, a 27-year-old from Fergus was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Collison Takes Life Of 18 Year Old

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – A two-vehicle collision in Centre Wellington Township has claimed the life of a Centre Wellington Twp resident. 

Just after 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services, and Centre Wellington Fire Rescue responded to a collision on Wellington Road 21 near 4th Line East in Centre Wellington Township.

Upon arrival, emergency services located the involved vehicles; a passenger car and minivan which had collided head-on. The lone drivers were transported to a local hospital where one of the drivers was pronounced deceased. The second driver was later airlifted to Hamilton hospital for their injuries, which are believed to be non-life-threatening.

The deceased is an 18-year-old resident of Centre Wellington Twp. 

The cause of the collision is being investigated. Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team are at the scene to assist with the collision investigation. County Road 21 at County Road 7 and County Road 21 at Sideroad 4 are currently closed for the investigation and will remain closed for several hours.

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Hwy 6 Drunk Driving Arrest

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On December 24, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m. an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Highway 6, near Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Wayne A. Hamilton, 43 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 January 7, 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) 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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SUDAK Arrested At RIDE

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On December 24, 2024, at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Orangeville Road, Fergus.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Christopher J. SUDAK, of Guelph, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Prohibited contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Possess Licence While Prohibited contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on January 10, 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) 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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Stratford Resident Faciogn Assault Charge – Name Released

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest a Stratford resident in relation to a Criminal investigation within the Town of Elora.

On December 13, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of a disturbance at the Community Centre within the Town of Elora. Police, alongside other emergency services were dispatched and attended the scene.

As a result of the investigation, a James PETRIE, a 54-year-old from Stratford was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault

The accused was arrested on scene and has since been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on January 17, 2025.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Stratford Resident Facing Assault Charge – Name Released

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest a Stratford resident in relation to a Criminal investigation within the Town of Elora.

On December 13, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report of a disturbance at the Community Centre within the Town of Elora. Police, alongside other emergency services were dispatched and attended the scene.

As a result of the investigation, a James PETRIE, a 54-year-old from Stratford was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault

The accused was arrested on scene and has since been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on January 17, 2025.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Sahil CHADHA Facing Numerous Charges

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On December 8, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m. members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment attended the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 7, Nichol Township.

As a result of the investigation, Sahil CHADHA, 27 years-old of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Driver fail to surrender licence contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Fail to properly wear seatbelt contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor contrary to the Liquor licence and Control Act
  • Drive motor vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available contrary to the Cannabis Control Act
  • Fail to surrender insurance card contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on December 17, 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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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On November 23, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m. members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment attended the scene of a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision on Forfar Street, Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle D. ROWE, 40 years-old of Fergus, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on December 6, 2024.

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES

(MINTO, ON) – On November 24, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m. an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Elora Street South, Harriston.

As a result of the investigation, Blake KAVANAGH, 21 years-old of Hanover, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • 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 December 3, 2024.

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES

(MAPLETON, ON) – On November 23, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Wellington Road 17, Mapleton.

As a result of the investigation, Cory KING, 43 years-old of Hanover, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • 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 December 3, 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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Abdurrahman BHAIYAT – Impaired Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On November 16, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Wellington Road 18, Fergus.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Abdurrahman BHAIYAT, of Scarborough, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on December 17, 2024.

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Lawrence J. LEHNEN – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On November 19, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment initiated a traffic stop on Wellington Road 7, Pilkington Township.

As a result of the investigation, Lawrence J. LEHNEN, 62 years-old of Pilkington Township, 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 December 6, 2024.

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