(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On February 27, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision near Church Street West in Elora.
It was reported that a passenger vehicle went down an embankment at the end of a dead-end street and came to a stop on a walking trail.
While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence by alcohol. A Roadside Screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and underwent further testing.
John Giovanni BIFOLCHI, 51-years-old of Brampton, has been charged with Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) and Possession of a Controlled Substance-Cocaine.
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 on March 30, 2021 to answer to the charge.
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.
