(TOWN OF FERGUS, ON) – On October 25, 2014 just after midnight, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a driving complaint from a concerned citizen involving a 1998 Ford pick-up truck driving erratically in the Town of Fergus.
Officers patrolled the area and located the vehicle a short time later on St. George Street at Gartshore Street in the Town of Fergus. The vehicle was still running and stopped in the live lane of traffic. The male, seated in the driver’s seat was unresponsive to police. Officers observed several beer cans and other part bottles of alcohol within reach of the driver as well as a rifle in the back seat that was improperly stored and secured.
Police spoke with the driver and determined that he had been drinking and he was placed under arrest. Further investigation revealed that male was wanted on outstanding warrants by Wellington County as well as another Police Service out of province. Officers also determined that the licence plates on the truck were not registered to that vehicle.
The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for 45 days as per statute.
Ian DYCE age 30 from Southgate Township has been charged with Impaired – Care or Control, Over 80 Mgs – Care or Control and Transport Firearm in a Careless Manner contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada, Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily and Available contrary to the Liquor Licence Act and Use Plates Not Authorized contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. He was held for a Bail Hearing to answer to the charges.