(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Traffic stop for stunt driving leads to impaired driving charge.



On March 14, 2025, at 1:48 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was performing a traffic enforcement initiative in the Westbound lanes of Highway 401 in Thames Centre and observed a vehicle travelling well above the posted 100 km/h speed limit.



A traffic stop was initiated.



The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Jeremy SCHINDEL, a 40-year-old of Delaware, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

· Dangerous operation

· Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

· Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

· Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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 May 8, 2025.

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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