(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has consolidated and streamlined notable traffic offences with a single release.
On March 17, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 12, Mapleton. At approximately 7:00 p.m., the driver of a white sedan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old driver from Cambridge, was charged with Driving While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant was scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on May 1, 2024.
On March 18, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to vehicles being operated on private property on Skyway Drive, Guelph/Eramosa. As a result of the investigation, two individuals face multiple charged. A 21-year-old from Guelph was charged with Enter Premises When Entry Prohibited contrary to the Trespass to Property Act and Novice Driver Blood Alcohol Concentration Above Zero contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. A 20-year-old driver from Guelph was charged with Enter Premises When Prohibited contrary to the Trespass to Properties Act, and Novice Driver Blood Alcohol Concentration Above Zero, Failed to Notify Change of Address contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.
On March 18, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Highway 6, Nichol. At approximately 5:00 a.m., the driver of a grey pickup truck was observed travelling well above the posted 80 kilometre per hour speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old driver from Hamilton, was charged with Driving Motor Vehicle Performs Stunt Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on June 19, 2024.
On March 19, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Highway 23, Minto. At approximately 12:30 p.m., a vehicle black pickup truck was overserved overtaking another a blue Sport Utility Vehicle; both were travelling above the 80 kilometre per hour speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old driver from Palmerston was charged with Speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and a 19-year-old from Kitchener was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle Perform Stunt, Speeding and Careless Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. Both are scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph on July 17, 2024.
On March 19, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Trafalgar Road, Erin. It was reported that a black sedan had left the roadway. As a result of the investigation, Robert Todd McEACHERN, 40-years-old of Orton, was charged with Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on April 19, 2024.
On March 20, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Expressway, Guelph. At approximately 12:00 p.m., the driver of a silver coupe was observed traveling well above the posted 80 kilometer per hour speed limit. As result of the investigation, a 22-year-old driver from Guelph was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Performed Stunt – Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On March 20, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Highway 6 South, Puslinch. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the driver of a white pickup truck was stopped. As a result of the investigation, Harpreet Singh BRAR, 23-years-old of Mono, was charged with Operation While Prohibited contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on May 14, 2024.
On March 20, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 51, Guelph/Eramosa. At approximately 4:30 p.m., the driver of a white pickup truck was observed traveling well above the posted 80 kilometre per hour speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old driver from Kitchener, was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court Guelph on July 17, 2024.
On March 20, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on the Hamlin Expressway, Guelph. As a result of the investigation, Kyle Andrew Glen BARRATT, 30-years-old of North York, has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on April 9, 2024.
On March 21, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Elora Street North, Harriston. At approximately 9:00 p.m., the driver of a green minivan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old driver from Mount Forest was charged with Driving While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On March 21, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Elora Street North, Harriston. At approximately 11:45 p.m., the driver of a black Sport Utility Vehicle was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 59-year-old driver from Morefield was charged with Driving While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On March 22, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 7, Mapleton. At approximately 3:15 p.m., the driver of a black pickup truck was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old driver from Cargill, was charged with Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. Further, the driver was also charged with Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle, Improper Brakes on Trailer, Improper Muffler on Motor Vehicle, Improper Means of Attachment, Operate Unsafe Vehicle, and Operate Vehicle Fail to Display Inspection Sticker or Proof, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On March 22, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Highway 9, Minto. At approximately 7:00 p.m., the driver of a black sport utility vehicle was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 52-year-old driver from Clifford, has been charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. Further, the driver was also charged with Fail to Apply for Permanent on Becoming Owner, Fail to Yield to Traffic on Through Highway, three counts of Driving While Under Suspension, Drive Motor Vehicle – No Plates, and Class G1 License Holder Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On March 23, 2024, at approximately 7:45 am., Wellington County OPP responded to suspicious activity at business on Thompson Crescent, Erin. As a result of the investigation, Robert GARCEAU-GOUDREAULT, 36-years-old of Guelph has been charged with two counts of Theft Under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code. Christopher M. Kirkwood, 46-years-old of Guelph, has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 and Fail Comply with Release Order Other Than to Attend Court, contrary to the Criminal Code. KIRKWOOD was held for bail. GARCEAU-GOUDREAULT was scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on May 14, 2024.
On March 23, 2024, members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) ride check on Arthur Street West, Harriston. At approximately 11:00 p.m., the driver of a black pickup truck attempted to evade the check. As a result of the investigation Noel Sebastian LU, 49-years-old of Palmerston, was charged with Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code and Careless Driving Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on April 26, 2024.
On March 27, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Expressway, Puslinch. At approximately 7:30 a.m., the driver of a white pickup truck was observed traveling well above the posted 80 kilometre per hour speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 45-year-old driver from Cambridge, was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph on July 17, 2024.
On March 27, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Sixth Line East, Guelph/Eramosa. At approximately 8:45 a.m., the driver of a grey sedan was observed traveling well above the posted 80 kilometre per hour speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old driver from Elora, was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph on July 17, 2024.
On March 27, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Wellington Road 7, Elora. It was reported that the operator of a grey sedan appeared to be intoxicated. As a result of the investigation Kasandra Denise HEPBURN, 27-years-old of Guelph, was charged with Operation While Impaired contrary to the Criminal Code. Further, the driver was also charged with Possession of Schedule I Substance – Heroin and Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances act. The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of justice – Guelph, on April 16, 2024.
On March 28, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 109, Wellington North. At approximately 2:15 p.m., the driver of a silver Sport Utility Vehicle was observed traveling well above the posted 80 kilometre per hour speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old driver from Arthur, was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph on July 17, 2024.
On March 29, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 7, Elora. At approximately 1:15 a.m., the driver of a red sedan was observed traveling well above the posted 80 kilometre per hour speed limit. As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old driver from Guelph, was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph on June 25, 2024.
On March 29, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Paisley Rd., Guelph. At approximately 12:45 p.m., the driver of a black hatchback was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old driver from Guelph, was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. Further, the driver is also charged with Failing to Surrender License, Fail to Display Two Plates and Colour Coating Obscuring Interior, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On March 29, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 21, Centre Wellington. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the driver of a yellow Sport Utility Vehicle was observed travelling above the posted 50 kilometre per hour speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old driver from Kitchener, was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. Further, the driver is also charged with Failing to Surrender License, Disobey Stop Sign, Speeding, and No Currently Validated Permit, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On March 29, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Highway 6, Mapleton. At approximately 6:30 p.m., the driver of a red van was observed traveling well above the posted 80 kilometre per hour speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old driver from Wellington North, was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On March 29, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Highway 6, Mapleton. At approximately 6:45 p.m., the driver of a white sedan was observed traveling well above the posted 80 kilometre per hour speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old driver from Wellington North, was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On March 29, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 86, Mapleton. At approximately 8:15 p.m., the driver of a grey sedan was observed traveling well above the posted 80 kilometre per hour speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old driver from Kitchener, was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On March 30, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Colborne Street, Elora. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the driver of a white van was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old driver from Brampton, was charged for Driving While Under Suspension and Fail to Properly Wear Seatbelt, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On March 31, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on the Hanlon Expressway, Guelph. It was reported that a white sedan had left the roadway. As a result of the investigation, Kibrom Eyasu ASFEHA, 34 years old of Guelph, was charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on April 16, 2024.
On April 1, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Highway 6, Wellington North. At approximately 2:00 p.m., the driver of a blue sport utility vehicle was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old driver from Stoney Creek, was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and with Driving a Motor Vehicle – No License contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On April 1, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Expressway, Guelph. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the driver of a grey coupe was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old driver from Guelph, was charged with Driving While Under Suspension, Drive Motor Vehicle – Plate Improperly Displayed, No Currently Validated Permit, and Fail to Stop on Right for Emergency Vehicle, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. Further, the driver was also charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 17, 2024.
On April 1, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on the Orangeville Road, Fergus. At approximately 4:00 p.m., the driver of a silver sedan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old driver from Caledon, was charged with Driving While Under Suspension, Fail to Notify Change of Address and Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 3, 2024.
On April 2, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Niska Road, Guelph. At approximately 12:45 a.m., the driver of a stolen white pickup truck was stopped. As a result of the investigation, Brandon Chandler DASRATH, 27-years-old of Mississauga, was charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on May 7, 2024.
On April 2, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on the
Wellington Road 6, Wellington North. At approximately 2:30 p.m., the driver of a grey sedan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old driver from Perth East, was charged with Driving While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 3, 2024.
On April 2, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on the
Beatty Line, Fergus. At approximately 2:45 p.m., the driver of a grey sedan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old driver from Guelph, was charged with Driving While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on July 3, 2024.
On April 3, 2024, at approximately 12:45 PM Wellington County OPP responded to a suspicious vehicle call on Gartshore Street, Fergus. It was reported that a red sport utility vehicle was near at business. As a result of the investigation, Steven Ronald ARMSTRONG, 42-years-old of Fergus, was charged with Operating While Prohibited contrary to the Criminal Code. Further, the driver was also charged with Driving While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic act and Drive Motor Vehicle – With Open Container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor License Control Act. The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of justice – Guelph, on May 7, 2024.
*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.