(LONDON, ON) – Vehicle in Ditch leads to Impaired Charge
On February 27, 2022 at 5:54 p.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to Highway 402 eastbound, City of London, after receiving multiple reports of a possible impaired driver. As police were on-route to the area, members of the public confirmed the vehicle had struck multiple vehicles prior to coming to a stop in the ditch, as it approached Highway 401.
There were no injuries reported.
As a result, Christopher RAHIM a 33-year-old of Kitchener, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada
- Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available, section 42(1)(b) of the Liquor Licence and Control Act
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on April 7, 2022 to speak to the charges.
(LUCAN BIDDULPH TWP, ON) – Traffic Stop leads to Impaired Charge
On February 25, 2022 at 9:32 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County OPP performed a traffic stop on a vehicle, on Elginfield Road, Lucan Biddulph Township, for speeding.
An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment where further tests were administered.
As a result, Carl KITCHENER, a 36-year-old of London, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada
- Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit, section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 29, 2022 to speak to the charges.
(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Public Complaints lead to Impaired Charge
On February 25, 2022 at 1:02 p.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to a business plaza at 10166 Glendon Drive, Middlesex Centre, after receiving multiple complaints from members of the public for the report of an unresponsive individual in a vehicle.
An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment where further tests were administered.
As a result, James MacDONALD, a 37-year-old of Forest, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada
- Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero, section 44.1(3) of the Highway Traffic Act.
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on April 6, 2022 to speak to the charges.
(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Cruiser Struck While Performing Traffic Stop
On February 25, 2022 at 7:26 a.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were on route to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 westbound, Thames Centre, when an officer operating a fully marked cruiser on the snow covered roads, was passed by a speeding motor vehicle.
As the officer attempted to perform a traffic stop the cruiser was struck by the suspect vehicle.
Damage to both vehicles was minor and there were no injuries.
As a result, Laura-Jean WRIGHT, a 74-year-old of no fixed address, has been charged with:
- Dangerous Operation, section 320.13(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on April 28, 2022 to speak to the charges.
The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.
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.