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OPP Lay Impaired Charges After Golf Cart Crash on Private Property #EnforcementEverywhere #FilmThePolice #FTP

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after collision on private property in Southwest Middlesex.

On September 20, 2025, at 4:45 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Police, Oneida Nation Police and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service were dispatched to a collision at a business on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.

Investigation revealed an individual was operating a golf cart on private property, lost control and rolled. 

The driver was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, Cruise CORNELIUS, a 20-year-old of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 16, 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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More Impaired Drivers

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Drivers facing charges after traffic stops following a disturbance in Southwest Middlesex.

On September 7, 2025, at 3:37 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a disturbance at a business on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.

Two individuals left the business in separate vehicles prior to police arrival. 

Shortly after, traffic stops were initiated as the suspect vehicles were located on Longwoods Road.

The drivers were both placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Nicholas PATERSON, a 37-year-old of Strathroy-Caradoc and Shaun HOGAN, a 37-year-old of London have both been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 8 and October 7, 2025 respectively.

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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Declyn LAFRAMBOISE – Theft

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Individual from Glencoe charged with theft after incident at a local business in Glencoe.

On August 14, 2025, at 9:33 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a business at 275 Main Street in Glencoe, Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a theft in progress.

Officers arrived on scene at which time the individual fled from officers. After a brief foot pursuit, the individual was placed under arrest.

As a result, Declyn LAFRAMBOISE, a 26-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Trespass to Property Act with:

  • Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
  • Enter premises when entry prohibited

The accused was held for bail.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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Ayden RIOUX – Drunk Driving

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic stop.

On August 3, 2025, at 1:02 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, observed a suspicious vehicle, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

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

As a result, Ayden RIOUX, a 20-year-old of Chatham, 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 August 28, 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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Robert LEMIEUX Was Arrested

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Driver charged with Impaired after single vehicle collision.

On July 8, 2025, at 7:17 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex London Paramedic Service and local Fire were dispatched to a Melbourne Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, for a single vehicle rollover.

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

As a result, Robert LEMIEUX, a 61-year-old of Melbourne, 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 September 17, 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.

There were no injuries reported.

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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Declyn LAFRAMBOISE – Assault With Weapon

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – A Glencoe resident has been charged after reports of a disturbance.

On June 17, 2025, at 8:15 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on McKellar Street in Glencoe, Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a disturbance.  

Investigation revealed an individual had been assaulted during the altercation.

As a result, Declyn LAFRAMBOISE, a 26-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Assault with A Weapon

·      Assault

·      Mischief Under $ 5,000

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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Fatal Collision

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Middlesex County OPP investigating a fatal single vehicle collision.

On June 2, 2025, at 12:45 p.m., emergency services including members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Southwest Middlesex Fire, were dispatched to Pratt Siding Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex for the report of a single vehicle collision.  

Early investigation revealed the vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire. As a result, the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at scene.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team attended to assist with the investigation.

Pratt Siding Road remained closed for approximately five hours between Longwoods Road and McMurchy Line and has since opened.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Assault & Drunk Driving – Albert ROSSI Arrested

 (SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Investigation results in charges for individual from Southwest Middlesex.

On May 11, 2025, at 4:01 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to an address on Thames Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, for the report of an after-the-fact assault between two individuals, resulting from a traffic complaint.

As a result of the investigation, police located an involved individual at a nearby residence, at which time they were placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

Albert ROSSI, a 38-year-old of Southwest Middlesex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault
  • 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 July 17, 2025.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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Allen HURLEY Was Arrested

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Driver facing charges after traffic stop at OPP Ride Program.

On April 14, 2025, at 11:18 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were performing a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Program on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.

A vehicle entered the RIDE Program at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

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

As a result, Allen HURLEY, a 57-year-old of Glencoe has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Cannabis Control Act with:

·        Operation while impaired – Drugs

·        Driving while under suspension

·        Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

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 June 10, 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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Meth Bust – 4 Arrested

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Four individuals have been charged after search warrant executed in Glencoe.

On March 26, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Elgin-Middlesex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Lambton OPP CSCU, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at an address on Ewen Avenue in Glencoe, Municipality of Southwest Middlesex.

CSCU members recovered multiple firearms, including a loaded shotgun, a bolt action rifle, three pellet guns, a replica Glock Pistol, a starter pistol and multiple rounds of ammunition.

Police also seized just over $3,000 worth of illicit drugs, suspected to be fentanyl, methamphetamine, hydromorphone and oxycodone.

Kimberly BAHRO, a 58-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

Ryan LEGARY, a 35-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Poss of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Ashley HAWLEY, a 34-year-old of Glencoe, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Unauthorized Poss of a Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

The three accused were held for bail.

A fourth individual, a 47-year-old of London, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and 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, 2025.

“The Middlesex County OPP is committed to and are actively investigating those individuals who are trafficking in illicit drugs, possessing illegal weapons and committing property crimes in an effort to keep our communities as safe as possible.” Detachment Commander, Ross STUART.

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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Emily MCCLINTOCK Was Arrested – Details Released

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic complaint in Southwest Middlesex.

On March 28, 2025, at 12:33 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to main Street in Glencoe, Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a possible impaired driver.

The vehicle was located at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

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

As a result, Emily MCCLINTOCK, a 31-year-old of Ingersoll, 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 June 11, 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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Fatal Snowmobile Collision

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Middlesex County OPP investigating a snowmobile collision that sent two individuals to hospital in Southwest Middlesex.

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:47 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex London Paramedic Service (EMS), and Southwest Middlesex fire were dispatched to an address on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex for the report of a single snowmobile collision on private property.

As a result of the collision, the driver was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver, a 57-year-old of Southwest Middlesex, has since died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.

The passenger was also transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

The investigation is continuing.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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Snowmobile Collision Sends 2 To Hospital

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Middlesex County OPP investigating a snowmobile collision that sent two individuals to hospital in Southwest Middlesex.

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:47 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex London Paramedic Service (EMS), and Southwest Middlesex fire were dispatched to an address on Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex for the report of a single snowmobile collision on private property.

As a result of the collision, the driver was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The passenger was also transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

The investigation is continuing.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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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Linda CARRUTHERS – Drunk Driving

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Traffic complaint leads to impaired charge.

On January 25, 2025, at 10:47 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Longwoods Road in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a possible impaired driver.

The vehicle was located at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Linda CARRUTHERS a 71-year-old of Southwest Middlesex, 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 March 31, 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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27 Year Old Arrested Following Collision

(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Single vehicle collision leads to refusal charge.

On January 15, 2025, at 7:26 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service, were dispatched to Irish Drive in the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a single vehicle collision.

The driver of the vehicle and lone occupant was placed under arrest.

As a result, Brett TYRRELL-HATHAWAY a 27-year-old of Southwest Middlesex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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 March 20, 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.