NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On March 24, 2021 members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Hanlon Parkway near College Avenue in the City of Guelph.
At approximately 1:30 a.m., police spoke with the occupants of a grey passenger vehicle which had entered the R.I.D.E. check.
It was reported that police asked a passenger to identify themselves regarding a Highway Traffic Act violation. The passenger was later arrested after providing a false name to police. They were also found to be in possession of a substance suspected to be cocaine.
Matt James Hansen, 25-years-old of Guelph has been charged with:
- Obstruct peace officer,
- Possession of a schedule I substance (cocaine),
- Fail to comply with probation order (three counts), and
- Failing to wear properly seatbelt.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on April 27.
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