Breanna McKAY Was Arrested Again

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – In-car camera alert results in multiple charges for driver.

On March 16, 2025, at 12:00 a.m., a Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) member, while on general patrol on Dundas Street in Thames Centre, was alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of possible stolen licence plate on a vehicle.

Police confirmed the licence plates had previously been reported as stolen.

A Tire Deflation Device was safely utilized on the vehicle at which time it came to a stop at the intersection of Elgin Road and Catherine Street in Thames Centre.

The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle fled the scene on foot, however, was quickly located by police.

The individual was placed under arrest.

As a result, Breanna McKAY, a 26-year-old of Tillsonburg, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

• Operation while impaired – drugs
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
• Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
• Possession of an identity document
• Possession of article stolen from mail
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
• Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
• Obstruct plate
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was held for bail.

The In Car Camera and ALPR have been operating in Middlesex County OPP vehicles since March 13, 2023. Middlesex OPP officers continue to see drivers operating vehicles that do not have valid, registered licence plates, are currently driving unlicenced, while under suspension or prohibited.

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.  

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