Luke McCALLUM Drive While Suspended, Etc.
Source: OPP
Date: Sat Oct 26 03:50:43 MST 2024
On October 18, 2024, at 4:17 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Twelve Mile Road in Middlesex Centre, for the report of a suspicious vehicle.
Police located the vehicle parked on the side of the road and initiated a traffic stop.
It was determined the driver was impaired at which time they were placed under arrest and transported to the London OPP detachment for further testing from a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).
As a result, Luke McCALLUM, a 31-year-old of Chatham, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Cannabis Control Act with:
· Operation while impaired drugs
· Failure or refusal to comply with demand
· Driving while under suspension
· Obstruct plate
· Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
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 December 18, 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.