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Norfolk Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Michael HARRIS & Bradley MATTHEWS – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals have been charged following separate impaired driving incidents.

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, at approximately 1:19 a.m., members of the Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on James Street in Simcoe.

Following a roadside sobriety test, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 55-year-old Bradley MATTHEWS of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offence:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Later that day, at approximately 10:48 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a motorist travelling at a high rate of speed on Queensway East in Simcoe.

A traffic stop was conducted, and following a roadside sobriety test, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, 35-year-old Michael HARRIS of Thames Centre has been charged with the following alleged offence:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

If you observe a driver or operator you suspect may be impaired, contact the OPP or the nearest police authority by dialing 9-1-1.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Adam HANSFORD Was Arrested

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Suspicious vehicle leads to multiple charges for driver.

On February 7, 2026, at 3:19 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a business at 2300 Dorchester Road, in the Municipality of Thames Centre, for the report of a suspicious vehicle.  

Police located the stationary vehicle, at which time the driver was placed under arrest.

A search of the vehicle revealed illicit drugs, suspected to be cocaine, as well as a prohibited device.

As a result, Adam HANSFORD, a 35-year-old of Dorchester, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Liquor Licence Act with:

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

·      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on March 20, 2026, to speak to the charges.    

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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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Brock NEILSEN Was Arrested

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Traffic stop leads to multiple charges for driver.

On January 29, 2026, at 8:53 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Catherine Street in Thames Centre, observed a suspicious vehicle at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Brock NEILSEN, a 45-year-old of Thames Centre, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Cannabis Control Act with:

·      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused has been released from police custody and is and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 4, 2026, to speak to the charges. 

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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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Abhay SINGH – Drunk Driving

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

On January 18, 2026, at 1:49 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol in the Municipality of Thames Centre, observed a suspicious vehicle on Dundas Street.

A traffic stop was initiated at which time the driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Abhay SINGH, a 25-year-old of Thamesford has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Possess more than one licence

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 26, 2026.

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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Embro OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Jacob HALL – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with impaired as a result of OPP RIDE Program.

On January 1, 2026, at 1:41 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Thorndale Road in the Municipality of Thames Centre.

A vehicle approached the RIDE program at which time the driver appeared to evade the officers.

The vehicle was stopped a short distance away at which time the driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex County OPP Detachment.

As a result, Jacob HALL, a 21-year-old of Embro, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol

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

·      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 in London on January 29, 2026, to speak to the charges.

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 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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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Dawit SIMON Was Arrested

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Traffic stop leads to multiple charges for driver.

On December 14, 2025, at 12:35 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Hamilton Road in the Municipality of Thames Centre, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.  

The driver was placed under arrest.

As a result, Dawit SIMON, a 24-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Cannabis Control Act with:

·      Operation While Prohibited – Legal Restriction from any other Act of Parliament or Provincial Law

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

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

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis 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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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Giovanni JERVIS – Impaired Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Traffic stop results in impaired and drug trafficking charges for driver.

On December 13, 2025, at 3:21 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401, Municipality of Thames Centre, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.  

The driver was placed under arrest, at which time a quantity of illicit drugs was located and seized.

As a result, Giovanni JERVIS, a 25-year-old of St. Catharines, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs, Substances Act and Cannabis Control Act with:

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

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open baggage

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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CORUNNA OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Rene LAPIERRE – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after single-vehicle collision on Dorchester Road.

On November 17, 2025, at 12:08 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Dorchester Road near Donnybrook Drive in the Municipality of Thames Centre, for the report of a single vehicle collision.

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

As a result, Rene LAPIERRE, a 41-year-old of Corunna, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in London to speak to the charges on December 17, 2025.

There were no injuries reported.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Selehia JOHN – Impaired Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver charged with impaired as a result of OPP RIDE Program.

On November 12, 2025, at 11:15 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Cromarty Drive in the Municipality of Thames Centre.

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

As a result, Selehia JOHN, a 41-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Liquor Licence Control Act and Cannabis Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol and drugs

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

·      Drive 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 in London on December 16, 2025, to speak to the charges.

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 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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London OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Paul STEWART Was Arrested

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing multiple charges after traffic stop on Highway 401.

On October 29, 2025, at 11:25 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol in the westbound lanes of Highway 401, the in the Municipality of Thames Centre, 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, Paul STEWART, a 43-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in London on November 27, 2025, to speak to the charges.

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 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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Thames Centre

Marco LUNA PAREDES – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after two-vehicle collision on Highway 401.

On October 25, 2025, at 3:39 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Thames Centre Fire were dispatched to the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Elgin Road in the Municipality of Thames Centre, for the report of a collision between two vehicles.

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

As a result, Marco LUNA PAREDES, a 21-year-old of Leamington, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Dangerous operation

·      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 in London to speak to the charges on November 13, 2025.

There were no injuries reported.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre Woodstock

Robert BRENNEMAN – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing impaired charge after traffic stop.

On October 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Trafalgar Street in the Municipality of Thames Centre, 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, Robert BRENNEMAN, a 50-year-old of Woodstock, 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 November 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.

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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Norfolk OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Missing Person Found Deceased

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Missing person from Thames Centre located deceased in Norfolk County.

On September 23, 2025, at 1:45 p.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to an address in Dorchester, Municipality of Thames Centre, for the report of a missing person.

It was determined a 55-year-old of Dorchester, was last seen on September 21, 2025.

The individual was located deceased in Waterford, Norfolk County.

Foul play is not suspected.

The Middlesex County OPP appreciated the assistance of the media and members of the public.

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

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Toy/Replica Gun Seized In Meth Bust

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Suspicious vehicle results in charges for driver.

On September 19, 2025, at 9:51 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Scales, on the westbound lanes of Highway 401 in the Municipality of Thames Centre, for the report of a suspicious vehicle.

The driver was placed under arrest, at which time a quantity of illicit drugs, suspected to be crystal methamphetamine and heroin, were located and seized. A replica handgun was also located and seized from within the vehicle.

As a result, Mandeep GILL, a 33-year-old of Orangeville, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Poss of a Schedule I Substance – Heroin

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice on November 14, 2025, to speak to the charges.  

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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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Kyle BLOXSIDGE Was Arrested

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing impaired by drug charge after traffic complaint in Thames Centre.

On August 30, 2025, at 7:05 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to the report of a possible impaired driver at a business located at 3305 Dorchester Road in the Municipality of Thames Centre.

The vehicle fled the area prior to police arrival.

As police patrolled the area, the vehicle was located stationary on the shoulder of the westbound lanes of Highway 401 at Highbury Avenue, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.  

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

As a result, Kyle BLOXSIDGE, a 39-year-old of Woodstock, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – drugs

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 29, 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.