Richard Geelen Impaired Operation
Source: Area OPPDate: Thu Jun 5 06:29:49 MST 2025
(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic complaint.
On May 31, 2025, at approximately 7:50 a.m., a member of the Elgin OPP investigated a traffic complaint reported by a motorist. The suspect vehicle was located on Wellington Road in the Municipality of Central Elgin.
As a result of the investigation, it was determined the driver was impaired.
The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to Elgin County Detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Richard Geelen, a 61-year-old from London was charged with:
Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs
Dangerous Operation
Possession of a Schedule I Substance Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I Substance Opioid (other than heroin) (2 Counts)
A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas at a later date.
The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
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