Dawit SIMON Was Arrested

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Traffic stop leads to multiple charges for driver.

On December 14, 2025, at 12:35 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Hamilton Road in the Municipality of Thames Centre, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.  

The driver was placed under arrest.

As a result, Dawit SIMON, a 24-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Cannabis Control Act with:

·      Operation While Prohibited – Legal Restriction from any other Act of Parliament or Provincial Law

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused was held for bail.   

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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