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Sean RICE – Impaired Driving

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

On August 6, 2024, at approximately 12:35 p.m., Elgin OPP, (St. Thomas Detachment) responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle that was subject to a previously reported traffic complaint on Belmont Road north of Ron McNeil Line in Malahide Township, Elgin County.

No serious injuries were reported.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of impairment from the driver. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Thomas Detachment for further Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) testing.

As a result, Sean RICE, a 56-year-old from London was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Careless driving

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 3, 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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Brandon WALTON JINTES – Drunk Driving

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

On July 12, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of Elgin County OPP, (St. Thomas Detachment) received a report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of John Wise Line at Carter Road, Township of Malahide.

When police arrived on scene, officers observed signs of intoxication from one of the involved drivers. This driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the St. Thomas Detachment for further testing.

No serious injuries were reported by any of the two vehicles’ occupants.

As a result of the investigation, Brandon WALTON JINTES, a 26-year-old from Woodstock was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Novice driver BAC above zero

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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Lamar ALDERMAN-LONG – Drunk Driving

(MALAHIDE, 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 Township of Malahide.

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:20 a.m., members of the Elgin County OPP located and stopped the vehicle on Levi Street near Imperial Road, Township of Malahide.

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, Lamar ALDERMAN-LONG, a 22-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 13, 2024.

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Dog Dead – Drunk Driver Arrested

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

On June 22, 2024, at approximately 8:20 a.m., members of the Elgin OPP (St. Thomas Detachment), Malahide Fire Services, and Elgin-St. Thomas Emergency Medical Services responded to a two-vehicle “T-Bone” collision investigation on Talbot Line near Walker Road, Township of Malahide.

One passenger vehicle was occupied by a lone drive that was extricated from the vehicle by Malahide Fire Services and transported to a local trauma centre by EMS for non-life-threatening injuries.

A driver and a dog occupied the other vehicle. The driver reported being uninjured and denied assessment by EMS on scene. The dog was fatally injured as a result of the collision.

While speaking to the uninjured 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 and transported to the Elgin County Detachment for further testing.

While in custody at the St. Thomas OPP Detachment the individual refused to provide a breath sample.

As a result of the investigation, Aidan MCCOMB, a 27-year-old from Aylmer was charged with:

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

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 August 6, 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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36 Year Old Arrested For Assault

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

On March 9, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., members of the Elgin County OPP (St. Thomas) Detachment were dispatched to a residence in the Township of Malahide following a disturbance.

As a result, a 36-year-old of the Township of Malahide was charged with:

  • Assault – Spousal

The accused was held for bail hearing.

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.