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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Dawn GINGERICH Charged

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On September 8, 2024, at approximately 8:35 p.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on George Street, Municipality of Central Elgin after observing the vehicle travelling without the lighting system fully illuminated.

While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test demand was made. The driver refused to provide a breath sample for the ASD test.

As a result of the investigation, Dawn GINGERICH, a 65-year-old from London was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on October 8, 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.

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Michael NEILL – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On August 4, 2024, at approximately 12:20 a.m., emergency services including members from Elgin OPP, St. Thomas Detachment, Elgin-St. Thomas Emergency Medical Services (EMS) along with Central Elgin Fire and Emergency Services responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle that became engulfed in flames after striking a hydro pole on Fruit Ridge Line near Sunset Road, Municipality of Central Elgin.

The driver exited the vehicle prior to the fire and no serious injuries were reported.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication from the driver, the individual was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Michael NEILL, a 24-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on September 17, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Neelab JAVEED – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On August 3, 2024, at approximately 7:40 p.m., emergency services including members from Elgin County OPP, (St. Thomas Detachment) responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle near the intersection of Roberts Line at Sparta Line, Municipality of Central Elgin.

No serious injuries were reported.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication from the driver and administered an Approved Screen Device (ASD) test, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Oxford OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Neelab JAVEED, a 34-year-old from London was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on September 17, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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More Abuse #WaitInTheTruck

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment, has charged an individual following an intimate partner violence investigation.

On July 22, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., members of the Elgin OPP were dispatched to a residence in the Municipality of Central Elgin for a disturbance.

As a result, a 59-year-old from Sarnia was charged with:

  • Assault Cause Bodily Harm – Choke, suffocate or strangle

No life-threatening injuries were reported by the victim.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas at a later date.

Victims of sexual assault/domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Elgin.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

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Brodie GRIFFITHS – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On July 13, 2024, at approximately 8:35 p.m., members of Elgin County OPP, (St. Thomas Detachment) and Elgin-St. Thomas Emergency Services (EMS) received a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle leaving the roadway and colliding with a tree off Carlow near Bridge Street, Municipality of Central Elgin.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication from the driver and administered an Approved Screen Device (ASD) Test, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Thomas Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Brodie GRIFFITHS, a 28-year-old from London was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on August 20, 2024.

No serious injuries were reported.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Alankrit BHATNAGAR – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On July 13, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of Elgin County OPP, (St. Thomas Detachment) received a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle left East Road near Sunset Drive, Municipality of Central Elgin.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication from the driver. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Thomas Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Alankrit BHATNAGAR, a 28-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on August 26, 2024.

No serious injuries were reported.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Deep SHAH – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment located and investigated a vehicle after a Good Samaritan reported a traffic complaint in the Municipality of Central Elgin.

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 1:10 a.m., members of the Elgin County OPP located and stopped the vehicle on Sunset Road near Fruit Ridge Line, Municipality of Central Elgin.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Deep SHAH, a 28-year-old from London was charged with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on August 6, 2024.

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Ian MACDONALD – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On June 28, 2024, at approximately 10:50 p.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Lotus Lane, Municipality of Central Elgin after observing a vehicle driving erratically in the Village of Port Stanley.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Elgin OPP St. Thomas Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Ian MACDONALD, a 22-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on August 13, 2024.

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Justin DAVIS Was Arrested

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On June 7, 2024, at approximately 9:35 p.m., members of the Elgin OPP were dispatched to a location on Sparta Line east of Centennial Road, Municipality of Central Elgin, for a report of a stationary passenger vehicle with the engine running, occupied by an unconscious driver and 3-year-old child.

Elgin-St. Thomas Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Central Elgin Fire and Emergency Services, and Elgin OPP attended. While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication, the driver was taken into custody without incident, and transported to the St. Thomas Police Service (STPS) for further testing following medical assessment by EMS on-scene.

While in custody at the STPS Headquarters, the individual assaulted an STPS officer and refused to provide a breath sample.

As a result of the investigation, Justin DAVIS, a 25-year-old from Woodstock was charged by the Elgin OPP with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

Additionally, the accused was charged for an additional offence by STPS.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on July 16, 2024.

The Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County were contacted, and arrangements were made to have a family member pick up the involved child.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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35 Year Old Arrested At Checkpoint

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On April 23, 2024, members of the Elgin County OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint on Carlow Road near William Street, Municipality of Central Elgin. At approximately 1:15 a.m., police stopped a passenger vehicle and checked for driver sobriety.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of alcohol consumption and administered a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Elgin County OPP (St. Thomas) Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Edward COOPER, 35-year-old from the Municipality of Central Elgin was charged with the following:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on June 4, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Jade LOCKHART Was Arrested

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On April 21, 2024, members of the Elgin County OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint on Belmont Road near Ron McNeil Line, Municipality of Central Elgin. At approximately 1:35 a.m., police stopped a passenger vehicle and checked for driver sobriety.

The investigating officer administered a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Elgin County OPP (St. Thomas) Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jade LOCKHART, 30-year-old from Forest was charged with the following:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on May 28, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Matthew MCREADIE – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On April 21, 2024, members of the Elgin County OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint on Carlow Road near William Street, Municipality of Central Elgin. At approximately 11:30 p.m., police stopped a passenger vehicle and checked for driver sobriety.

The investigating officer administered a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Elgin County OPP (St. Thomas) Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Matthew MCREADIE, 26-year-old from the Municipality of Central Elgin was charged with the following:

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

·        Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·        Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on May 21, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.