(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to consolidate and streamline our notable traffic offences and publish a single weekly release.
On November 7, 2023, shortly after midnight, an officer observed a motor vehicle traveling approximately 104 km/hr in a posted 60 km/hr zone on Highway 6 in Kennilworth. As a result of the investigation, a 22 year old of London has been charged with Stunt Driving. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court in Guelph on February 7, 2024.
On November 5, 2023 at approximately 3:00 p.m. an officer observed a motor vehicle traveling approximately 118 km/hr in a posted 60 km/hr zone on Second Line, Nichol Township. As a result of the investigation a 21 year old of Newmarket has been charged with Stunt Driving. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court in Guelph on February 7, 2024.
On November 3, 2023 at approximately 3:30 p.m. officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Wellington Road 7 and Wellington Road 11, Mapleton Township. One driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. As a result of the investigation, Brittany PENNIE, 24 years old of Harriston has been charged with Operation while Impaired. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on November 24, 2023.
On November 2, 2023 at approximately 6:30 p.m. an officer observed a motor vehicle traveling approximately 137 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone on Wellington Road 123 Minto Township. As a result of the investigation, a 17 year old of Arthur has been charged with Stunt Driving. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court in Guelph on February 7, 2024.
On November 2, 2023 at approximately 8:30 p.m. Wellington County OPP received a report of a motor vehicle being operated in an erratic manner on Highway 9, Minto Township. Officers located the vehicle and as a result of the investigation, Phi Hung HOANG, 40 years old of Mississauga has been charged with Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs, Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance -Methamphetamine, Possession of Cannabis for the Purpose of Distributing, and with Drive Motor Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 21, 2023.
On October 29, 2023 at approximately 3:00 a.m., an officer observed a motor vehicle drive past a road closure sign on Eats Mill Street and initiated a traffic stop. As a result of the investigation, William O’BRIEN, 31 years old of Waterloo has been charged with Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus), with Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available and with Drive Vehicle – No Currently Validated Permit. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 17, 2023.
On October 29, 2023 at approximately 2:40 p.m. an officer observed two motor vehicles traveling approximately 164 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone on Concession 3, Mapleton. As a result of the investigation, a 20 year old of Wallenstein and a 20 year old Listowel have been charged with Stunt Driving. The defendants are scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court in Guelph on February 7, 2024
On October 28, 2023 at approximately 12:00 a.m. an officer received a notification from the Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) for a possibly stolen vehicle on Sideroad 18, Centre Wellington. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, it struck the cruiser and left the area at a high rate of speed. Other officers began to patrol for the vehicle and observed it enter the ditch off of Highway 6. The driver attempted to flee on foot but was subsequently arrested by officers. As a result of the investigation, Erich KLUG, 27 years old of Guelph has been charged with Flight from Peace Officer, Dangerous Operation (two counts), Failure to Stop after Accident, Operation while Prohibited, Assault Peace Officer, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, and with Fail to Comply with Release Order. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on December 19, 2023.
On October 28, 2023 at approximately 3:30 p.m. an officer stopped a motor vehicle traveling approximately 133 km/hr in a posted 50 km/hr zone on Highway 89, Wellington North Township. As a result of the investigation, a 37 year old of Listowel has been charged with Stunt Driving and with Drive Motor Vehicle No Currently Validated Permit. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court in Guelph on February 7, 2024
On October 28, 2023 at approximately 8:15 p.m. an officer observed a motor vehicle traveling approximately 134 km/hr in a posted 70 km/hr zone on Wellington Road 18, Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, an 18 year old of Belwood has been charged with Stunt Driving. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court in Guelph on February 7, 2024
On October 27, 2023 at approximately 10:30 p.m. an officer stopped a pickup truck for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Gowrie Street North, Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, Dylan CLAYTON-RICHMOND, 20 years old of Fergus has been charged with Impaired Operation, Impaired Operation – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and with Stunt Drive – Perform Stunt. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on November 14, 2023.
*Anyone charged with Operation while Impaired – B.A.C. 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) or Failing to Comply with Demand receives a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment as per statute.
*Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.
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 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.