(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver charged with impaired operation after member of public calls in complaint of suspicious vehicle.
On April 27, 2024, at 5:46 a.m., members of the Oneida Nation Police and the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a complaint of a suspicious vehicle at the intersection of Ballpark Road and Nicholas Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation.
The vehicle was located at which time a traffic stop was initiated.
It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol, was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.
As a result, Samantha ANTONE, a 43-year-old of Oneida Nation 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 has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on June 3, 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.
