(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual is charged following a traffic stop in Mount Forest.
On March 2, 2026, at approximately 12:15 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting proactive traffic control when they observed a vehicle going through a stop sign on Waterloo Street in Mount Forest, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.
As a result of the investigation, James DUNCAN, a 38-year-old from Mount Forest is charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act, the Liquor Licence and Control Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
- Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Disobey stop sign – fail to stop
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on April 14, 2026.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. 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.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.