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Patrick SINCLAIR – Drunk Driving

(BROOKE-ALVINSTON, ON) – One individual has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop.

On August 3, 2025, shortly after 9:15 p.m., while conducting general patrol, a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Inwood Road at Oil Springs Line, after observing a suspicious vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Patrick SINCLAIR, 24-year-old of Bothwell, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on September 25, 2025.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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David MALCOLM Was Arrested

(BROOKE-ALVINSTON, ON) – Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system assists officer in stopping and charging a driver from Highgate.

On February 25, 2025, just before 12:00 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Inwood Road, was alerted by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver.

A traffic stop was initiated on Inwood Road, south of Shiloh Line.

As a result, David MALCOLM, a 49-year-old of Highgate, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Fail to identify self

The vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded for 45-days.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 1, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The Lambton County OPP remains committed to public safety. The OPP can be reached anywhere in the province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Darren DEW – Drunk Driving

(BROOKE-ALVINSTON, ON) – On January 19, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Nauvoo Road, south of Watford.

As a result of the investigation, Darren DEW, 44-year-old of Alvinston was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on February 17, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

The OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Jordan BERGSMA – Drunk Driving

(BOOKE-ALVINSTON, ON) – A traffic stop led to an individual being charged for driving while impaired.

On October 26, 2024, at approximately 12:15 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Railroad Line, Brooke-Alvinston.

As a result of the investigation, Jordan BERGSMA, 29-year-old of Dawn-Euphemia Township, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on November 16, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charge.

The OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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2 Dead In Collision

(BROOKE-ALVINSTON) – On September 11, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Brooke Fire Rescue and Lambton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a collision involving a tractor trailer and a passenger motor vehicle at the intersection of Inwood Road and Courtright Line, Brooke-Alvinston.

The driver of the motor vehicle, 79-year-old of Windsor, was transported to hospital by Air Ornge with life-threatening injuries and later pronounced deceased at hospital.

The passenger of the motor vehicle, 77-year-old of Windsor, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The identity of the deceased will not be released out of the respect for the privacy of the family.

Inwood Road was closed between Oil Springs Line and McNally Street, and Courtright Line was closed between Forest Road and Sutorville Road to allow for the investigation but has since been reopened.

The Lambton County OPP continues to investigate with the assistance of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME).

Anyone with information regarding this incident, who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the collision can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Travis GLASS – Drunk Driving

(BROOKE-ALVINSTON, ON) – A traffic complaint led to an individual being arrested and charged with impaired driving.

On August 20, 2024, at approximately 7:22 p.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a possible impaired driver on Sexton Road in Brooke-Alvinston. Police attended the area and subsequently located the vehicle and driver.

As a result of the investigation, Travis GLASS, 54-year-old of Sarnia, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 19, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and the OPP will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe.

The Lambton County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Jeremy BROUMPTON – Break & Enter

(BROOKE-ALVINSTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On Thursday June 13, 2024, at just before 11:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a residence in the 8000 block of Francis Street, Brooke-Alvinston Township in relation to a reported break and enter.   

Officers attended the location and received information from the victim regarding a break and enter into the residence. The victim was able to identify the suspect who had fled the location prior to police arrival. Shortly after, OPP were able to locate and arrest the suspect, without issue.

Jeremy BROUMPTON, 39-year-old from Enniskillen Township, Ontario has been charged with the following:

  • Break, Enter Place – Commit Indictable Offence
  • Trespassing at Night

The accused has been held into custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia on June 14, 2024.