(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – On April 23, 2015 at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region (WR) Highway Enforcement Team (HET) observed a black Mercedes car, travelling eastbound on Highway 401near Putnam Road without proper headlights.
Officers initiated a traffic stop. The male driver was wanted, and was arrested by police.
As a result of the traffic stop, Mickel ALEXANDER, age 30, from London, Ontario, has been charged with possession of a schedule II substance – cannabis marihuana – under 30 grams, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), and fail to comply with conditions of undertaking given by officer in charge (x2), contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC). He was further charged under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with drive motor vehicle – no licence, drive without proper headlights – motor vehicle, and drive motor vehicle, no validation on plate.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the London courts to answer to the charges.