(MIDDLESEX, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were busy doing their part to keep our communities safe.
(LONDON, ON) – Traffic stop leads to Impaired charge
On November 27, 2022, at 6:49 p.m., an Ontario Provincial Police officer (OPP) with the Highway Safety Division (HSD), while on general patrol on Highway 401 eastbound, London, observed a possible impaired driver travelling in the same direction.
A traffic stop was initiated.
An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the London Police Service detachment where further tests were administered.
As a result, Tusharkumar THAKAR, a 54-year-old of Brampton, has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada 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 at a later date.
(ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) – Three transport trailers broken into at business
On November 27, 2022, at 12:26 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a business at 16 Second Street, Adelaide Metcalfe, for the report of three transport trailers that were broken into sometime during the overnight hours.
At this time, it does not appear anything has been taken.
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.
(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Assault at group home results in charge
On November 26, 2022, at 6:39 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a group home on Delaware Street in Parkhill, for the report of an assault.
As a result, a 16-year-old resident of the home, has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to speak to the charges.
The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Domestic Dispute results in charge
On November 26, 2022, at 4:06 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in Southwest Middlesex, for a domestic dispute.
As a result, a 24-year-old of Southwest Middlesex, has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:
- Criminal Harassment – repeatedly follow, repeatedly communicate with, watch and beset, threatening conduct
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to speak to the charges.
Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Middlesex-London.
(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Individual charged with Shoplifting in Parkhill
On November 25, 2022, at 12:20 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a business located at 269 Parkhill Main Street in Parkhill, North Middlesex, for the report of a theft.
It was determined an individual entered the grocery store and then left with food, without paying.
As a result of the investigation, police were able to determine the identity of the individual.
Marianne DODGE, a 58-year-old of Forest, has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:
- Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges at a later date.
The Middlesex OPP remind everyone that if you see anything suspicious or suspect and impaired driver on our roadways, 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.
