(LONDON, ON) – Traffic complaint from a member of the public of a possible impaired driver on Highway 401 that struck a guardrail, leads to arrest of two individuals.
On March 28, 2024, at 9:09 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 in the City of London at Wellington Road, for the report of a possible impaired driver.
The vehicle exited the Highway and was located on Crossley-Hunter Line in Elgin County at which time a traffic stop was initiated.
The driver was placed under arrest for impaired driving.
A search of the vehicle resulted in 29 grams of illicit drugs, suspected to be fentanyl.
The individuals were transported to the Oxford OPP detachment where tests were completed by a qualified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
As a result, Shawn LANE, a 46-year-old of Aylmer, has been charged under the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Highway Traffic Act with:
· Operation while impaired – drugs
· Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
· Driving while under suspension
· Fail to remain
A 56-year-old passenger in the vehicle, from Bayham Township, was arrested without incident and has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:
· Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
· Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
The accused were held for bail.
The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.
The OPP can be reached 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.
