65 Year Old Prohibited Driver Arrested

Source: OPP
Date: Mon May 12 06:25:58 MST 2025

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Driver facing charges as a result of a single vehicle collision investigation.

On May 2, 2025, at 2:09 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to Bodkin Road in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation for a for the report of a vehicle left the roadway and entered the ditch.

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

As a result, James CORNELIUS, a 65-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

· Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

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 June 9, 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.