(London, ON) – TRAFFIC STOP FOR STUNT RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE
On May 22, 2021 at 1:00 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police observed a suspicious vehicle in the Carpark at Veteran’s Memorial and Bradley Avenue, City of London.
As a result, Divyansh OJHA, a 23-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
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on July 14, 2021 to speak to the charges.
(Lucan-Biddulph, ON) – TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE
On May 22, 2021 at 7:07 p.m., while on general patrol, Middlesex OPP performed a traffic stop on Beech Street in Lucan.
George PAUL, a 45-year-old from Lucan has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
- Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
- Having care and control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor, section 32(1) of the Liquor Licence Act
The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in a London court room on June 16, 2021.
(Middlesex Centre, ON) – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE RESULTS IN STUNT CHARGES
On May 23, 2021, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Middlesex OPP were performing speed enforcement on Richmond Street, Middlesex Centre, as part of the Canada Road Safety Week initiative.
At 11:21 p.m., a 28-year-old from Mount Forest was charged with:
- Race a motor vehicle – Excessive Speed, section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
- Drive motor vehicle – improper licence, section 32(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
At 10:07 p.m., a 24-year-old from Aurora was charged with:
- Race a motor vehicle – Excessive Speed, section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
The drivers vehicles were impounded at the roadside and the driver’s licences have been suspended for a period of 7 days.
The drivers are scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court 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.
