William STEPHENSON – Drunk Driving

(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after two-vehicle collision sends one driver to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

On March 5, 2025, at 7:26 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Adelaide Metcalfe Fire were dispatched to Egremont Drive in Adelaide Metcalfe for the report of a two-vehicle collision.

One involved driver was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the other driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, William STEPHENSON, a 36-year-old of Forest has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on May 1, 2025.

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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