(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – An Arthur driver is charged following a traffic stop on Tower Street South.
On January 10, 2026, at approximately 12:15 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot check to examine the sobriety of drivers on Tower Street South in Fergus, where officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was initially headed towards the spot check but made a U-turn and began driving in the opposite direction.
As a result of the investigation, Gagundeep GILL, a 31-year-old from Arthur, is charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act, the Liquor Licence and Control Act, the Cannabis Control Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:
- Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code (two counts)
- Driving while under suspension (two counts)
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
- Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Operate motor vehicle without insurance
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on February 10, 2026.
A 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
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.
