(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – London driver charged in OPP Ride program on Highway 401.

On November 18, 2024, at 12:28 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Highway 401 at Veterans Memorial Parkway in Thames Centre.

A vehicle entered the RIDE program, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.



The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, William CLARK, a 44-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code 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 on January 13, 2025.

The Middlesex County OPP along 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 anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

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