(CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver charged with impaired while operating a stolen vehicle.
On November 8, 2024, at 7:33 p.m., a member of the Oneida Nation police was travelling on Thomigo Road in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation for an unrelated matter, when a suspicious vehicle was observed.
A traffic stop was initiated.
It was determined the vehicle had previously been reported as stolen from London.
As a result, Edward DOXTATOR, a 55-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)
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
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 January 7, 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.