17 Year Old Facing Impaired Charge
Source: Area OPPDate: Fri Jan 9 09:31:45 MST 2026
(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) � A young snowmobiler is facing impaired charges after getting stuck in a ditch along Highway 6.
On January 7, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on Highway 6 in Fergus when they located a snowmobile stuck in a ditch.
As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old from Guelph-Eramosa Township, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
Operation while impaired � blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph at a later date.
A 90-day Administrative Driver�s License Suspension (ADLS) was initiated as per statute.
The Wellington OPP would like to remind snowmobilers to ride smart, ride safe and NEVER ride impaired.
If you have an urgent complaint or if you suspect someone is operating a snowmobile while impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.
If you witness unsafe snowmobile activity or riders using closed trails, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.
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.
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