(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic stop.
On February 7, 2026, at 3:19 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while travelling in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Highbury Avenue in the City of London, observed a suspicious vehicle, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.
The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.
As a result, Lakshmi KILIMI, a 36-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on March 24, 2026, 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 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.