IMPAIRED DRIVER ARESTED
10 Charges Laid
(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) - The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges local resident with 10 charges, stemming from an impaired driving investigation.
On September 29, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, the Wellington County OPP were conducting a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, when a motor vehicle was observed parked on the side of the road of Wellington Road 29, Centre Wellington Township, with their turn signal on, and the driver slumped over.
As a result of the investigation, Bryan RUNSTADTLER, a 57-year-old of Guelph-Eramosa Township, is charged under the Criminal Code, the Controlled drugs and Substance Act, and the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking - Other drugs
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
- Driving while under suspension (four counts)
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle
Additionally, the accused was wanted by a neighbouring police service and was turned over on their charges, and ultimately held in police custody, pending a bail hearing.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on November 7, 2025.