IMPAIRED INVESTIGATION 26-65339

IMPAIRED INVESTIGATION 
London man charged after vehicle stop

LONDON, ON (July 6, 2026) – A London man has been charged after an officer observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed in the city’s south end last week.

On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., a member of the London Police Service Uniformed Division was on patrol in the area of Adelaide Street South and Thompson Road. The officer observed a pickup truck fail to stop for a red light and continue northbound on Adelaide Street South.

The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the vehicle continued travelling at a high rate of speed and was passing other vehicles. As the vehicle approached Adelaide Street North and Nelson Street, it swerved around multiple vehicles before two tires became deflated.

There were no reported injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Devlin Douglas Howe, 26, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

• Impaired operation of a conveyance;
• Impaired exceed blood alcohol concentration; and
• Dangerous operation of a conveyance

The accused is scheduled to appear in London court on August 11, 2026, in relation to the charges.

The London Police Service reminds drivers that impaired driving puts everyone on the road at risk. Anyone who suspects a driver is impaired is asked to call 9-1-1 when it is safe to do so.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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