More Impaired Drivers

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Drivers facing charges after traffic stops following a disturbance in Southwest Middlesex.

On September 7, 2025, at 3:37 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a disturbance at a business on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.

Two individuals left the business in separate vehicles prior to police arrival. 

Shortly after, traffic stops were initiated as the suspect vehicles were located on Longwoods Road.

The drivers were both placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Nicholas PATERSON, a 37-year-old of Strathroy-Caradoc and Shaun HOGAN, a 37-year-old of London have both been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 8 and October 7, 2025 respectively.

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.   

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