(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Fergus driver is facing impaired driving charges following a traffic stop yesterday.
On January 20, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on Parkside Drive East and St. David Street North in Fergus, when they encountered a vehicle suspected of being operated by an impaired driver.
As a result of the investigation, Hayden JENKINS, a 36-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on February 3, 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.