THREE IMPAIRED DRIVERS REMOVED FROM WELLINGTON ROADWAYS
(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) - Three impaired drivers were removed from Wellington County roadways over the weekend.
On December 12, 2025, at approximately 7:15 pm, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on St. Andrew Street West in Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, Dylan BARNES, a 31-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
There are no reported injuries.
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on December 23, 2025.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
Additionally, on December 14, 2025, at approximately 6:30 pm, members of the Wellington OPP Traffic Management Unit conducted a traffic stop on Parkside Drive West in Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, Andrew CROLL, a 55-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on December 23, 2025.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
Finally, on December 14, 2025, at approximately 9:15 pm, members of the Wellington OPP responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision with a tree on the lawn of a residence on Eramosa-Erin Townline in Guelph-Eramosa Township.
As a result of the investigation, Gursharn Singh TATHGAR, a 29-year-old from Guelph, is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous Operation
- Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero
The accused did not sustain any reported injuries.
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on January 2, 2026.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.