Ethan WELLS Impaired Driving
Source: OPP
Date: Tue Mar 4 08:39:24 MST 2025
On March 2, 2025, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single motor vehicle in the ditch on 20 Sideroad Tosorontio.
Upon arrival, officers located a single pickup truck facing eastbound with its passenger side tires in the ditch. During the investigation the officer began to suspect that the driver had been under the influence of alcohol and as a result, issued an Approved Screening Device demand (ASD). Subsequently the driver provided a sample which resulted in a Fail.
At 10:00 p.m., the driver: Ethan WELLS 29- years-old, of Innisfil, was arrested and charge with:
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs
Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford at a later date to answer to the charges.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.