(MIDDLESEX, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy during their part to keep our communities safe.
(Thames Centre, ON) – On February 28, 2021 at 07:07a.m., Middlesex OPP observed a speeding motor vehicle, travelling in excess of the posted 100 km/h zone, on Highway 401 at Dorchester Road, Thames Center.
Police have charged a 56-year-old driver of St.Thomas with:
- Stunt Driving – excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act.
The driver’s vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for a period of 7 days.
The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges.
(Thames Centre, ON) – On February 28, 2021 at 07:16 p.m., Police performed a traffic stop on Hamilton Road, Thames Center.
Upon further investigation, police determined the driver of the motor vehicle had consumed alcohol. The officer demanded that the driver provide a road-side breath sample where upon the driver registered a “FAIL”.
Andrew RIVERA, a 25-year-old from London has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
- Drive motor vehicle – no licence, section 32(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
The accused is scheduled to appear in a London court room on April 1, 2021.
(Thames Centre, ON) – On March 1, 2021 at 12:13 a.m., Police were dispatched to the report of a transport truck in the ditch on Highway 401 off ramp at Dorchester Road, Thames Centre.
A 42-year-old from Caledon has been charged with:
- Disobey sign, section 182(2) of the Highway Traffic Act
- Backing on roadway – divided highway, section 157(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges.
(Middlesex Centre, ON) – On February 27, 2021, as a result of a traffic stop for speeding on Carriage Road, Middlesex Centre, Middlesex OPP charged a 14-year-old driver from London with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
- Person under 19 years – possess cannabis, section 10(1) of the Cannabis Control Act
- Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, section 12(1) of the Cannabis Control Act.
- Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit, section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act.
- Drive motor vehicle – no licence, section 32(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
The youth has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on April 19, 2021 to speak to the charges.
The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority.
The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.