(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Teeswater driver is charged following a traffic stop.
On January 19, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on Highway 6, outside of Kenilworth, when the cruiser’s Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) notified the officer of a vehicle travelling with missing licence plates. A traffic stop was initiated.
As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old from Teeswater, is charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act, and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with:
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor
- Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle
- Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph at a later date.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused’s name is being withheld, out of concern for their well being.
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.