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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO CHARGES - Licence Suspended, Vehicle Towed

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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO CHARGES

Licence Suspended, Vehicle Towed

(MAPLETON TOWNSHIP, ON) - A Palmerston driver has been charged following a traffic stop in Mapleton.

On June 17, 2026, at approximately 12:15 am, a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on Wellington Road 8 in Mapleton Township when they observed a vehicle travelling almost double the posted speed limit.

As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old from Palmerston, has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt
  • Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit

A 14-day vehicle impoundment and a 30 day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the provincial offences court - Guelph, at a later date.


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