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Wellington
IMPAIRED DRIVER ON LAWN TRACTOR CHARGED


(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) - On July 5, 2025, at approximately 10:00 pm Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a person driving a lawn tractor down the street in the area of Dufferin Street and Nelson Street, in Palmerston.

Police arrived on scene and spoke to the operator of the lawn tractor.

As a result of the investigation, Nicholas YARKIE, 26-years-old of Palmerston, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired - Alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph, on July 18, 2025.


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