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Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

Nicolas FRANCIS – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.

On June 14, 2025, at 11:52 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while travelling on Richmond Street in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Nicolas FRANCIS, a 25-year-old of Stratford, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·      Dangerous Operation

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on August 12, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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UPDATE: 4 Teenagers & 1 Adult Dead Following Collision

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – A fifth person has died following a multi-vehicle collision in Middlesex County.

On Friday, May 23, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of the Middlesex County and Oxford County detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with fire and emergency medical services, responded to the intersection of Thorndale Road and Cobble Hills Road after a sport utility vehicle (SUV) collided with a transport truck that then collided with a second SUV.

The occupants in the first SUV, A 33-year-old male, was transported to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased. Two 17-year-old females and a 16-year-old female were pronounced deceased on scene. The fifth passenger, a 16-year-old female, was airlifted by Ornge to hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.

The driver and passenger of the second SUV and the driver of the transport truck sustained minor injuries.

Members of the Middlesex County OPP and OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team continue to investigate the collision.

Thorndale Road and Cobbles Hills Road were closed for several hours to allow for investigation and have since been reopened.

Investigators are asking members of the public that may have been in the area at the time of the incident to check their dash camera footage in the event they captured the event, or the vehicles involved.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Middlesex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

No further information is going to be released. Updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

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Jerald CORNELIUS – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.

On April 19, 2025, at 7:37 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division (HSD), while travelling on Westminster Drive in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Jerald CORNELIUS, a 42-year-old of Southwold Township, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Cannabis Control Act and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

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

·      Drive motor vehicle – no licence

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on May 19, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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Stolen Vehicles Recovered – 2 Arrested

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Two individuals charged after search warrant executed at an address in Middlesex Centre.

On April 10, 2025, members of the Elgin-Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Oxford-Brant OPP CSCU, OPP Canine, OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), executed a search warrant at a residence on Westdel Bourne in Middlesex Centre.

CSCU members recovered two previously reported stolen vehicles, along with three enclosed trailers and a flatbed trailer, with a combined, estimated worth of approximately $171,000.

Jad KARAM, a 46-year-old of Middlesex Centre, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Altering/Destroying/Removing a vehicle identification number
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Heng KHAO, a 40-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Altering/Destroying/Removing a vehicle identification number
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

The accused were both held for bail.

The Middlesex County OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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Drug Bust In Huron & Middlesex – Details Released

(HURON COUNTY / MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals are facing drug trafficking charges after search warrants were executed in Huron and Middlesex Counties.

On January 14, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Elgin-Middlesex OPP CSCU, Brant-Oxford OPP CSCU, OPP Canine, OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Huron County OPP detachment executed search warrants at two locations; one at an address on Victoria Street West in Exeter, Huron County and the other on William Street in Lucan, Middlesex County.

The search warrants resulted in the seizure of just under $44,000 worth of illicit drugs, including suspected cocaine and opioids. Additionally, $16,290 in Canadian currency, and $170 in U.S. currency was seized. Other offence-related property valued at approximately $2,100 was seized as part of the investigation.

Cory DULEMBA, 46 years-of-age from South Huron, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioids.

The accused was processed, and later released with a court appearance scheduled in the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 24, 2025.

Johnathan PARSONS, 40 years-of-age from Lucan-Biddulph Township, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Ontario Court of Justice – London.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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Alannah HICKSON – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after vehicle leaves road and rolls.

On December 29, 2024, at 5:02 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Middlesex Centre fire were dispatched to Hyde Park Road near Heritage Drive in Ilderton, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, for the report of a single vehicle rollover.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Alannah HICKSON, a 34-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Careless Driving

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on February 18, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Brittney BELAN – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after vehicle leaves road and enters ditch.

On December 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Glendon Drive, East of Komoka Road in Middlesex Centre, for the report of a vehicle that left the roadway and entered the ditch.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Brittney BELAN, a 37-year-old of Camlachie, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on January 8, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Tanner DOXTATOR – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.

On November 16, 2024, at 2:50 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Sharon Drive in Middlesex Centre, performed a traffic stop on a vehicle.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Tanner DOXTATOR, a 22-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on December 5, 2024.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Zachary CANN-LOVE : Impaired Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after failing roadside demand.

On August 19, 2024, at 9:05 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Egremont Drive in Middlesex Centre, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Zachary CANN-LOVE, a 23-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 7, 2024.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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John IRELAND – Hit & Run, Impaired Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Two individuals have been charged after an abandoned vehicle investigation in Middlesex Centre.

On August 4, 2024, at 5:45 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Longwoods Road at Carriage Road in Middlesex Centre, for the report of an abandoned vehicle that left the roadway and entered the ditch.

Police patrolled the area and located two individuals walking from the scene.

It was determined the driver was impaired at which time they were placed under arrest and transported to the Oxford County OPP detachment for further testing from a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

As a result, John IRELAND, a 50-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Fail to remain

The accused was held for bail.

The passenger, a 44-year-old of London, was also charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on September 27, 2024.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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Drug Bust – Somvangh LIMSANA

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Wanted driver from London facing numerous charges including drug trafficking and refusal.

On August 1, 2024, at 9:56 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was performing a traffic enforcement initiative on Longwoods Road in Delaware, Middlesex Centre and observed a vehicle pass by at a high rate of speed.

A traffic stop was initiated on Bennett Crescent in Mount Brydges.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized at which time the driver refused. The driver was placed under arrest.

Further checks indicated the driver was wanted from a neighbouring municipal police service.

A search of the vehicle, led to the seizure of approximately 200 pills of suspected hydromorphone.

The driver was transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Somvangh LIMSANA, a 26-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Liquor Licence Control Act with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was held for bail.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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Caily MCDONALD – Cocaine, Drive While Suspended, Etc.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Traffic complaint of possible impaired driver from a good Samaritan, leads to multiple charges for London driver.

On July 29, 2024, at 7:38 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Richmond Street in Middlesex Centre for the report of a possible impaired driver.

Officers located the vehicle south of Elginfield Road on Richmond Street and performed a traffic stop.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

As a result, Caily MCDONALD, a 36-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act and Liquor Licence Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on September 13, 2024.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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Fabrizzio COMANDARI BAIRES – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Traffic stop for stunt driving on Medway Road leads to impaired charge.

On July 15, 2024, at 12:51 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol, performing a traffic safety initiative on Medway Road in Middlesex Centre, observed a vehicle squeal its tires at an intersection. The vehicle was then observed travelling well above the posted speed limit at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Fabrizzio COMANDARI BAIRES, a 20-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed

·      Drive motor vehicle – Perform stunt

·      Young driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on September 9, 2024.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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Nicolas LOPEZ – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with impaired operation after member of public calls in traffic complaint of possible impaired driver.

On March 8, 2024, at 9:17 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a traffic complaint on Glendon Drive in Middlesex Centre for the report of a possible impaired driver.

The vehicle was located on Prince Street in Komoka, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol and was placed under arrest.

As a result, Nicolas LOPEZ, a 20-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on May 8, 2024.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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Fatal Collision

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Two vehicle collision in Middlesex Centre leaves one involved occupant deceased and three others with serious injuries.

On March 10, 2024, at 7:57 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Middlesex Centre Fire, were dispatched to Highbury Avenue North in Middlesex Centre, for the report of a serious collision involving two vehicles.

As a result, three individuals were transported to hospital with serious injuries.

One individual, an 85-year-old of London, died as a result of the collision.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team was on scene to assist with the investigation.

The roadway remained closed for the investigation between Plover Mills and Ilderton Road for approximately 4 hours few hours.

The investigation is continuing.

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122.