(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver charged with refusal as a result of a traffic stop of suspicious vehicle.

On August 25, 2024, at 11:49 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling on Iroquois Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation for an unrelated matter, when they observed a suspicious vehicle on a dead-end road, just off Iroquois Road.

A traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized at which time the driver refused. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Jeremiah ANTONE, a 22-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

· Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was held for bail.

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.

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