65 Year Old From Mount Forest Arrested
Source: Area OPPDate: Fri Jan 9 09:32:13 MST 2026
(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) � A motorist is charged after going through a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint in Mount Forest.
On January 7, 2026, at approximately 10:40 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE checkpoint to examine the sobriety of drivers on Sligo Road in Mount Forest, when they found a driver to be operating their vehicle with an open container of liquor.
As a result of the investigation, a 65-year-old from Mount Forest, is charged under the Liquor Licence Act (LLCA) with:
Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The charge of �Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor� under the LLCA is accompanied by a $215.00 fine.
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.
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