A 34-year-old woman from Cambridge has been arrested and charged with impaired driving following an incident in Guelph. The Guelph Police Service responded to a traffic complaint on the evening of April 27, 2026, in the area of Woolwich Street and Speedvale Avenue. Officers located the vehicle and conducted an investigation, leading to the arrest.
Details of the Arrest
The accused, identified as Sarah Johnson, was taken into custody without incident. She faces charges of operation while impaired and operation while exceeding the legal blood alcohol concentration. The vehicle was impounded for seven days, and her driver's license was suspended for 90 days as per Ontario's Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension program.
Police Statement
Staff Sergeant Mike Gatto of the Guelph Police Service stated, "Impaired driving remains a serious concern on our roads. We are grateful that no injuries occurred in this incident and remind the public to never drive under the influence." No other vehicles were involved, and there were no reports of property damage.
The accused is scheduled to appear in a Guelph courtroom on May 12, 2026. The investigation is ongoing.
