(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Two impaired drivers were removed from Wellington County roadways over the weekend.
On January 16, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision on Tower Street South in Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, Ruth CLAY, a 59-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Careless driving
Neither of the involved drivers sustained injuries.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on January 27, 2026.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
Additionally, on January 17, 2026, at approximately 12:00 a.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on Main Street South in Mount Forest, when they encountered a vehicle suspected of being operated by an impaired driver.
As a result of the investigation, Alexander BOWIER, a 36-year-old from Mount Forest, 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 January 27, 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.
