(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:
ยท 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.