(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – A Gowanstown driver is facing charges following a traffic stop.
On January 7, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) conducted a traffic stop on King Street in Minto of a suspected impaired driver.
As a result of the investigation, Gordon SNYDERS, a 57-year-old from Gowanstown, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on January 23, 2026.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-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.
