3 Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Stop: Weapons, Meth & Cash Seized in Guelph-Eramosa

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three individuals following a traffic stop. 

On October 1, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP, was conducting proactive patrol when their cruiser’s Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system registered a “hit” on a stolen motor vehicle. The officer conducted a traffic stop on Fourth Line in Guelph Eramosa Township.

As a result of the investigation three individuals were placed under arrest.

Ryan MCKAY, a 44-year-old from Wellington North Township, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
• Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine
• Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin)
• Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

MCKAY was held in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph.

Michael PURCELL, a 43-year-old from Cambridge, has been charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Driving while under suspension

PURCELL was released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 7, 2025.

Lastly, Sarah WILBEE, a 39-year-old from Cambridge, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

WILBEE was released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 7, 2025.

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