(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Clifford resident with impaired driving in relation to a single motor vehicle collision.
On March 17, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Creek Road, just outside of Clifford within the Town of Minto.
As a result of the investigation, Carrie WHETHAM, a 62-year-old of Clifford is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
There were no injuries as a result of the collision.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on March 28, 2025.
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. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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