(MIDDLESEX, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy during their part to keep our communities safe.
(THAMES CENTRE, ON) On Saturday January 31, 2021 at 3:53 a.m., Middlesex OPP observed a speeding motor vehicle travelling in excess of the posted 100km/h zone on Highway 401 in Thames Center.
As a result of an investigation, police have charged a 20-year-old driver of Brantford, ON with:
• Stunt Driving- excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act.
The driver’s vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for a period of 7 days.
The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges.
(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) On January 30, 2021 at 8:28 p.m. Middlesex OPP observed a speeding motor vehicle travelling in excess of the posted 60km/h zone on Richmond Street in Middlesex Center.
As a result of an investigation, police have charged a 24-year-old driver of Denfield, ON with:
• Stunt Driving- excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act.
The driver’s vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for a period of 7 days.
The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges.
(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) On January 29, 2021 at 9:15 p.m., Middlesex OPP observed a speeding motor vehicle travelling in excess of the posted speed limit on Highway 402 in Middlesex Centre.
As a result of the investigation, police have charged a 33-year-old driver of Mississauga, ON with:
- Stunt Driving- excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act.
The driver’s vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for a period of 7 days.
The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges.
(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) On January 30, 2021 at 10:59 p.m., members of the Middlesex OPP and Middlesex Centre Fire were dispatched to Eight Mile Road and Vanneck Road in Middlesex Centre for a vehicle fire. As a result of the investigation, it was revealed the vehicle had previously been reported stolen out of London, ON. At this point, no suspects have been identified.
(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) On January 31, 2021 at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Middlesex OPP, North Middlesex Fire and Middlesex EMS were dispatched to a snowmobile collision on private property in North Middlesex. A single occupant was transported to hospital with minor injuries. No charges were laid.
The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority. 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.