(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after traffic stop.
On March 10, 2025, at 1:39 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while travelling on Fanshawe Park Road West through the City of London, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.
The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.
As a result, Ashiq SALAM, a 29-year-old of Sarnia, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Fail to use lower beam – oncoming
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 April 24, 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.