DRIVER ARRESTED ON 16 OFFENCES - Impaired, Fail to Remain, Stolen Vehicle Recovered
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DRIVER ARRESTED ON 16 OFFENCES
Impaired, Fail to Remain, Stolen Vehicle Recovered
(ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) - The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid several charges against driver following collision in Guelph-Eramosa.
On August 25, 2025, at approximately 6:00 pm, members of the Wellington County OPP alongside local paramedic and fire services, received a call for service regarding a two-motor vehicle collision on Fife Road in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa, due to a vehicle failing to stop for a stop sign.
As a result of the investigation, Jacob DOUCETTE, a 31-year-old from Guelph, was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada, Highway Traffic Act and Controlled drugs & Substances Act with the following offences:
- Operation while Impaired - alcohol and drug - Causing Bodily Harm
- Failure to Stop after Accident - Causing Bodily Harm
- Dangerous Operation - Causing Bodily Harm
- Refusal to Comply with Demand - Causing Bodily Harm
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Methamphetamine
- Possession Property obtained by Crime over $5,000
- Possession Property obtained by Crime under $5,000
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Operation while Prohibited - Legal Restriction from any other Act of Parliament or Provincial Law (seven counts)
- Driving while Under Suspension
It was found that the motor vehicle DOUCETTE was driving, was listed as stolen out of a neighbouring jurisdiction and has since been recovered.
As a result of the collision, two drivers sustained minor non-life-threatening injuries. A passenger was taken to a local hospital with major non-life-threatening injuries.
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.