Ontario Police charge individuals in impaired‑driving and arson cases

The Ontario Provincial Police announced charges in two separate incidents. In the impaired‑driving case on Highway 401 east, 30‑year‑old Tyler Lamantia and 36‑year‑old Kendra Perriam of London were arrested and charged with a range of offences including operating while impaired, possession of cocaine for trafficking, and weapons offences. Both were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

In a separate investigation, the OPP charged Jerrod Richard Rowe, 44, and Sierra Gauthier, 22, with arson, arson‑disregard for human life, arson‑damage to property, and theft of a motor vehicle after a suspicious fire in Finch and a stolen vehicle reported in North Stormont. Both suspects remained in custody as the investigation continued.