(LONDON, ON) Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop in City of London.
On July 14, 2024, at 3:00 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol, travelling through the City of London on Fanshawe Park Road East, performed a traffic stop on a vehicle.
It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.
As a result, Tyler MACISAAC, a 25-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:
· Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs
· Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Red light proceed before green
· Driver fail to surrender licence
· Fail to have insurance card
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 11, 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.
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.