(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On August 25, 2020, at approximately 6:30 a.m. a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a motor on Schmidt Drive in the Township of Wellington North that was known to be disqualified from driving.
Police spoke with the driver and confirmed the suspensions and they were placed under arrest.
Jordan David HUNT, 28-years-old of Wellington North Township been charged with Operation While Prohibited X3 contrary to the Criminal Code and Drive While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. A 45-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on October 27, 2020 to answer to the charges.
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.