(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham Detachment has charged an individual following a traffic stop.
On August 5, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Park Avenue East near Stirling Lane, Municipality of Chatham-Kent after observing a vehicle driven by a known suspended driver.
The investigating officer confirmed the identity of the driver, the individual’s driver licence status and took the driver into custody without incident. During this interaction, the investigating officer detected signs of alcohol consumption and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering an “Alert.”
As a result of the investigation, Brodie MACWILLIAMS, a 25-year-old from Chatham was charged with:
- Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
- Driving while under suspension
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
- Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
A further three-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on September 16, 2024.
The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.