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Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

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.