(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual from Ottawa with multiple Criminal Code charges after they were stopped for driving while under suspension.
Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on December 14, OPP received a notification from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera that the registered owner of a vehicle driving in front of them was a suspended driver. Investigation revealed the driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and their vehicle was not insured.
Serge CHIMU, 38 years of age faces the following charges:
- Operation While Prohibited
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance
Chimu’s vehicle was also impounded for 45 days. Chimu is set to appear in Provincial Court at a later date.