(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON)- On Monday May 19, 2014 at 02:37 a.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Wellington Road at Bradley Avenue located in the City of London. At the time of the stop police discovered a quantity of marijuana within the vehicle.
As a result of an investigation police have charged a 17 year old female driver of London, ON with Possession of a Schedule II substance- Cannabis Marihuana – under 30grams as per Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.
The accused was released from police custody by way of an Appearance Notice (AN) and is scheduled to appear in a London court room at a later date 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.