Two Arrested After AI Alerts Police

(STRATHROY-CARADOC, ON) – Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver and passengers.

On December 7, 2025, at 4:13 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, was alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

A search of the vehicle revealed a firearm and ammunition.

As a result, Kyrien GOLAY-LAUSANNE, a 25-year-old of London, has been charged under Criminal Code, and Highway Traffic Act with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited device or ammunition at unauthorized place
• Use plate not authorized for vehicle
• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
• Driver fail to surrender licence

The passengers, Barry STURGEON, a 22-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, and Sierra BOUDREAU, a 23-year-old of London, have been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited device or ammunition at unauthorized place

All three accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on January 27, 2026, to speak to the charges.

The In Car Camera and ALPR have been operating in Middlesex County OPP vehicles since March 13, 2023. Middlesex OPP officers continue to see drivers operating vehicles that do not have valid, registered licence plates, are currently driving unlicenced, while under suspension or prohibited.

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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