(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Fergus driver has been removed from the roadway after police locate cannabis in vehicle.
On March 21, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 6 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.
On scene, police observed signs of impairment and found cannabis within the vehicle.
As a result of the investigation, Dinesh KUMAR, a 29-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code, the Cannabis Control Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Have care or control of a vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on April 28, 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.