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OPP Police Press Releases Southwold

John KUIPERS – Drunk Driving

(SOUTHWOLD, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On February 2, 2025, at approximately 7:10 p.m., the Elgin OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle leaving the roadway and entering a ditch on Third Line near Magdala Road in the Township of Southwold.

No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, John KUIPERS, a 61-year-old from Southwold was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on March 11, 2025.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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