Joshua TIEDE Was Arrested

Source: OPP
Date: Tue Aug 27 04:11:57 MST 2024

(LONDON, ON) – Driver charged with refusal as a result of a traffic stop on Highway 401 in the City of London.

On August 24, 2024, at 5:12 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Highway 401 Eastbound in the City of London at Veterans Memorial Parkway for the report of a disabled vehicle blocking the off ramp.

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, Joshua TIEDE, a 34-year-old of Windsor, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Control Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:

· Failure or refusal to comply with demand

· Driver fail to surrender licence

· Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

· Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

· Fail to surrender insurance card

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 September 26, 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.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, 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.