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IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED

Four Charges Laid

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) - Fergus resident faces numerous charges stemming from a local traffic stop.

On March 11, 2026, at approximately 4:00 pm, members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a traffic enforcement initiative and performed a traffic stop on St David Street North within the Town of Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Austin MARTINS, a 31-year-old from Fergus is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Driver - fail to properly wear seat belt

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 April 24, 2026.


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