Bryan RUNSTADTLER Facing Numerous Charges
Source: Area OPP
Date: Wed Oct 15 08:40:32 MST 2025
On September 29, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP were conducting a proactive traffic enforcement initiative, when a motor vehicle was observed parked on the side of the road of Wellington Road 29, Centre Wellington Township, with their turn signal on, and the driver slumped over.
As a result of the investigation, Bryan RUNSTADTLER, a 57-year-old of Guelph-Eramosa Township, is charged under the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act, and the Highway Traffic Act with:
Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs
Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking Other drugs
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
Driving while under suspension (four counts)
Use plate not authorized for vehicle
Additionally, the accused was wanted by a neighbouring police service and was turned over on their charges, and ultimately held in police custody, pending a bail hearing.
A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice Guelph on November 7, 2025.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.