(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – An impaired driver has been removed from the road after going through a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) spot check.
On January 9, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) conducted a RIDE spot check at Wellington Road 34 and Brock Road South in Puslinch. A vehicle entered the checkpoint, where officers detected signs of impairment.
As a result of the investigation, Eric SAKOULIS, a 31-year-old from Flamborough, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on January 23, 2025.
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.
