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Blyth Resident Charged – Details Released

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Blyth resident under the Highway Traffic Act with several charges.

On January 10, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a traffic enforcement initiative when they detected a suspicious motor vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Sideroad 7 West within Wellington North Township.

As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old from Blyth was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • No name on commercial vehicle
  • Fail to surrender CVOR certificate
  • Permit operation of vehicle with load not secured as prescribed

The accused was also given warnings under the Highway Traffic Act for:

  • Operate commercial motor vehicle with load not secured as prescribed
  • Obstruct plate
  • Permit operation of unsafe combination of vehicles

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph at a later date.

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. 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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