Trew IRELAND-CHRISJOHN – Drunk Driving, Mischief, etc.

(ONEIDA OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION) – A report of a possible stolen vehicle on Fairgrounds Road resulted in numerous charges against a male driver.

On November 9, 2013 at approximately 6:51 p.m. police responded to a report of a possible stolen vehicle on Fairgrounds Road in Oneida of the Thames First Nation. Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted Oneida Police and initiated a traffic stop of the suspect vehicle. Police had reason to believe the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the OPP London Detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, police charged the male driver, Trew IRELAND-CHRISJOHN, age 18 of Oneida of the Thames First Nation with the following:

Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
Over 80
Mischief under $5000
Possession of marihuana, under 30 grams
Take motor vehicle without consent

The male party was released by way of a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in a London Court on December 20, 2013 to speak to the charges.

Every day, four more Canadians are killed and 175 more are injured due to crashes related to alcohol and/ or drugs. The Middlesex OPP is committed to working with all our local stake holders and community partners to stop impaired driving. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired you are encouraged to contact the OPP anytime anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 911 or 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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