John BYAOMBE Was Arrested Again

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

On July 25, 2025, at 7:52 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while travelling in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 in the Municipality of Thames Centre, was alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system of a vehicle possibly travelling with stolen licence plates.

A traffic stop was initiated at which time the driver became resistant and fled into a field.

Members of the OPP Canine (K9) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were called in to assist with the search, however, were met with negative results.

Investigation revealed the identity of the driver at which time a warrant was being sought.

On July 26, 2025, at 8:50 a.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to Putnam Road at Highway 401 for the report of a suspicious person matching the description of the wanted person.

As a result, John BYAOMBE, a 28-year-old of Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

·      Resist Peace Officer

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

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused was held for bail.

If you see anything suspicious, 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.  

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