NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On July 25, 2019, just before midnight, an Ontario Provincial Police officer was on general patrol on Wellington Road 22 when they observed a white pickup truck travelling eastbound at varying speeds and all over the roadway. The officer conducted a traffic stop and while speaking with the driver, determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were placed under arrest. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.
John Patrick Kelly, 60-years-old of Fergus, has been charged with impaired operation and impaired operation - 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
A 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension (A.D.L.S.) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on Aug. 27, 2019.
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