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IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED

Eight Charges Laid

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) - Impaired driver facing eight charges.

On June 22, 2026, at approximately 12:00 pm, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, which resulted in a traffic stop being conducted on Garafraxa Street West, within the Town of Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler RYCKMAN, a 29-year-old of Welland is charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Improper tires
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
  • Insecure load
  • Improper mudguards
  • Driver - fail to properly wear seatbelt

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on August 7, 2026.


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