18 Year Old Arrested – Flight From Police, Etc.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges two individuals with five charges, stemming from an attempted traffic stop.

On July 7, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a traffic enforcement initiative and observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, to which a traffic stop was attempted to be initiated on Wellington Road 26 within Centre Wellington Township. Once the traffic stop was signaled, the motor vehicle failed to stop and instead fled the area, prompting an investigation.

As a result of the investigation, Paddy OSHEA,18-years-old, resident of Ireland, was charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Flight from peace officer
• Dangerous operation
• Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
• Drive motor vehicle – no licence

Additionally, Layla CASH, 23-years-old, resident of the United Kingdom, was charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Obstruct Peace officer

The motor vehicle involved was impounded, and both accused were held in custody, pending a bail hearing.

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.

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