(TILLSONBURG, ON) – An individual from Port Rowan is facing impaired driving-related charges after a vehicle stop in the Town of Tillsonburg.

On April 12, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Oxford Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting general patrol in the Town of Tillsonburg, around Simcoe Street and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act (HTA) violation.

John Hopkins, 47-years-old, of Port Rowan, has been charged with:

· Operation while Impaired – Alcohol

· Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on May 27, 2025.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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