(MAPLETON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A driver is charged following a traffic complaint in Mapleton.
On March 26, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple traffic complaints of a possible impaired driver. Members conducted patrols and located the vehicle on Wellington Road 8 in Mapleton Township.
As a result of the investigation, John BERTELINK, a 58-year-old from Elora, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on May 5, 2026.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The Wellington County OPP would like to thank the public for their call/assistance in keeping our streets safe.
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.