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Essex Kingsville OPP

Timothy BELMORE – Drunk Driving

(ESSEX, ON) – On September 13, 2025, at approximately 11:12 p.m., members of the Essex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment received a report of a single motorcycle collision with two occupants on Fairview Avenue West in the Town of Essex.

Officers arrived on scene with Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Upon speaking to the driver, officers observed signs of impairment. The driver and passenger were transported to local hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Timothy BELMORE, 42-years-old, of Kingsville, was charged with:

•Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear on September 30, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to answer to the charges.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment as per statute.

Essex 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 or *OPP on your mobile device.

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Essex Kingsville OPP

Timothy BELMORE Was Arrested

(ESSEX, ON) – On September 13, 2025, at approximately 11:12 p.m., members of the Essex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment received a report of a single motorcycle collision with two occupants on Fairview Avenue West in the Town of Essex.

Officers arrived on scene with Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Upon speaking to the driver, officers observed signs of impairment. The driver and passenger were transported to local hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Timothy BELMORE, 42-years-old, of Kingsville, was charged with:

•Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused is scheduled to appear on September 30, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to answer to the charges.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment as per statute.

Essex 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 or *OPP on your mobile device.

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Daniel GRAHAME – Impaired Driving

(ESSEX, ON) – On September 3, 2025, at 11:34 p.m., a member of the Essex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, was on patrol along Highway 3 near County Road 8 in the Town of Essex, when a vehicle was observed driving in an unsafe manner.

The officer conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking to the driver, it was determined that the driver had previously consumed alcohol. A roadside test was conducted and as a result, the driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Daniel GRAHAME, a 25-year-old of Essex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Unsafe move – lane or shoulder

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on September 17, 2025.

The driver was issued a 90-day administrative drivers licence suspension and vehicle was impounded for 7 days as per statute.

Essex 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 or *OPP on your mobile device.

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BEER Arrested For Drunk Driving

(ESSEX, ON) – On September 2, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., members of the Essex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment received a report of a single motor vehicle into the ditch on 12th Concession Road Town of Essex

Officers arrived on scene and upon speaking to the driver, officers observed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Daniele BEER, 36-years-old, of Middlesex County, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear on September 16, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to answer to the charges.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension and a 14 day vehicle impoundment as per statute.

Essex 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 or *OPP on your mobile device.

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$14,000 Drug Bust – Alan RIVERS

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON)- Police have charged an individual following the execution of a warrant in Essex.

On Thursday August 14, 2025, members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Essex OPP uniform members, executed a search warrant at an address in the 100 block of Talbot Street North in the Town of Essex.

Police seized quantities of illicit drugs including cocaine, drug trafficking paraphernalia and a prohibited weapon. Total value of drugs, property and cash seized approximately $14,500.00.

As a result of the investigation, Alan RIVERS, a 39-year-old from Essex was arrested and charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

·      Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking

·      Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on October 3, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP 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. 

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More Impaired Drivers: FRIEST, CORREIA, ARPS, CRISTOFARO, MACLEAN, CHAL & ENGELHARDT

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON)- The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy over the weekend with seven drivers having their driving privileges revoked as a result of impaired driving investigations.

On August 16, 2025, at approximately 12:04 a.m., members from the Leamington OPP Detachment responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Seacliff Drive East at County Road 33 in the Municipality of Leamington. Officers arrived on scene and determined the driver displayed signs of impairment.

As a result, Amy CORREIA, a 39-year-old resident of Amherstburg was charged with:

·                Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·                Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 26, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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On August 16, 2025, at approximately 3:32 a.m., Members from the Tecumseh OPP Detachment responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on 10th Concession Road in the Town of Tecumseh. Police arrived on scene and spoke to one of the vehicle drivers. Officers arrested the driver after determining that the driver had previously consumed alcohol.

As a result, Michael ARPS, a 48-year-old resident of Essex was charged with:

·        Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) 

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 26, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On August 16, 2025, at approximately 10:55 a.m., members from the Leamington OPP Detachment responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3 and County Road 31 in the Municipality of Leamington. Officers arrived on scene and determined one of the drivers displayed signs of impairment.

As a result, Zachary CRISTOFARO, a 30-year-old resident of Windsor was charged with:

·                Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·                Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·                Dangerous operation

·                Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

·                Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 45-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On August 16, 2025, at approximately 10:35 p.m., Members from the Essex OPP Detachment conducted a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) on Talbot Street South in the Town of Essex. As a driver entered the checkpoint, officers determined that the driver had previously consumed alcohol.

As a result, Stephen MACLEAN, a 53-year-old resident of Windsor was charged with:

·        Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) 

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 28, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On August 17, 2025, at approximately 6:13 p.m., members from the Essex OPP Detachment responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on County Road 50 East in Colchester, Town of Essex. The vehicle was located on County Road 13. Upon speaking to the driver, officers determined the driver displayed signs of impairment.

As a result, John FRIEST, a 68-year-old resident of Windsor was charged with:

·                Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·                Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on September 3, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On August 17, 2025, at approximately 5:52 a.m., members from the Lakeshore OPP Detachment responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on County Road 46 and Manning Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. Upon speaking to the driver, officers determined the driver displayed signs of impairment, the driver was arrested and was subjected to an evaluation by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

As a result, Ranvir CHAL, a 40-year-old resident of Oakville was charged with:

·                Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·                Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on September 2, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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On August 17, 2025, at approximately 12:27 p.m., members from the Leamington OPP Detachment responded to a report of a single vehicle collision at the entrance of Point Pelee National Park on Point Pelee Drive Municipality of Leamington. Officers arrived on scene and determined the driver displayed signs of impairment.

As a result, Ronald ENGELHARDT a 63-year-old resident of LaSalle was charged with:

·                Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·                Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 27, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it immediately.

Anyone with information regarding these or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

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Repeat Offenders Arrested Following Crime Spree

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON)- On Wednesday August 12, 2025, the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit arrested two individuals in relation to multiple investigations throughout Essex County.

Between May 15 and July 8, 2025, the accused were involved in a crime spree in Lakeshore, Tecumseh and Essex which affected 35 victims and caused over $10,000.00 in losses and damages. 

The charges are in relation to the theft of a pickup truck, entering several unlocked and locked vehicles and garages. Stealing cash, personal items, electronic devices and garage door openers and then purchasing items at retails stores with stolen debit and credit cards.

As a result, Brandon MONCRIEFF, 31 years of age of Amherstburg has been charged under the Criminal code with 93 charges, including:

  • Break and Enter a Place commit Indictable Offence (three counts)
  • Break and Enter Dwelling House commit Ind Offence
  • Theft Over $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle
  • Disguise with Intent (three counts)
  • Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle (30 counts)
  • Mischief Under $5,000 (three counts)
  • Operation While Prohibited – Legal Restriction (eight counts)
  • Operation While Prohibited under the (four counts)
  • Use of Credit Card (22 counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order (14 counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (four counts)

Jonathan POITRAS, 35 years of age of Windsor has been charged under the Criminal code with 81 charges, including:

  • Break and Enter a Place commit Indictable Offence (three counts)
  • Break and Enter Dwelling House commit Ind Offence
  • Theft over $5,000 of a Motor Vehicle
  • Disguise with Intent (two counts)
  • Use of Credit Card (29 counts)
  • Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle (30 counts)
  • Mischief Under $5,000 (three counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (eight counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order (four counts)

Both of the accused remain in custody and will appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information to this investigation or any other investigation to contact Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit an online tip at www.catchcrooks.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Jason DAVIES – Drunk Driving

(ESSEX, ON)- Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex Detachment took another impaired driver off the road as the result of a R.I.D.E. check in the Town of Essex.

On August 6, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Essex OPP set up a Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Talbot Street South in Essex.

As a result, Jason DAVIES, a 51-year-old resident of Essex, has been charged with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 plus

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 19, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to removing impaired drivers from our roads through enforcement and education.

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired, or who is showing disregard for local traffic laws, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.catchcrooks.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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More Impaired Drivers: BEADLE, ORIET & NOLAN-DUCEDRE

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON)- The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three drivers over the weekend with impaired driving.

On July 19, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Members from the Kingsville OPP Detachment responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 3 in the Town of Kingsville. Police arrived on scene and spoke with the vehicle driver, Mark BEADLE, a 23-year-old resident of Leamington who was charged with:

·        Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) 

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 28, 2025, to answer to the charges.

On July 19, 2025, at approximately 10:00 pm., members from the Lakeshore OPP Detachment received a report of a possible impaired driver, and officer on patrol located the vehicle on County 22 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. The officer spoke with the vehicle driver, Jeremy ORIET a 25-year-old resident of Lakeshore who was charged with:

·        Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·        Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 31, 2025, to answer to the charges.

On July 21, 2025, shortly after 3:30 a.m., a member form the Essex OPP Detachment was on patrol when they observed a motor vehicle in ditch on North Malden Road in the Town of Essex. Police spoke with the vehicle driver, Aven NOLAN-DUCEDRE, a 24-year-old resident of Essex who was charged with:

·        Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) 

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on August 7, 2025.

All of the accused in these matters were issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it immediately.

Anyone with information regarding these or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

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Child Sexually Assaulted – Christopher CHUMKO Arrested #WaitInTheTruck

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON)- The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently laid charges in relation to a sexual assault investigation.

On July 9, 2025, Essex County OPP began an investigation into a report of a sexual assault.

As a result of the investigation by the Essex County OPP Crime Unit, on July 10, 2025, Christopher CHUMKO, 46 years old of Amherstburg was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 years of age

·        Sexual Interference

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:

·        Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County: 519-723-2711

·        Windsor Regional Hospital Sexual Assault Treatment Center: 519-254-5577

·        Sexual Assault Crisis Centre: 519-253-31003

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Eddy SANSON Was Arrested

(ESSEX, ON)-On Sunday June 22, 2025, at approximately 8:43 p.m., members from the Essex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to the report of a single vehicle into a ditch on County Road 11 near 5th Concession Road in the Town of Essex. 

As officers arrived on scene and spoke to the driver it was determined that the driver had previously consumed alcohol.  The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment.

 As a result, Eddy SANSON, 60-years-of-age of Windsor has been charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and drugs

·      Operation while Impaired – 80 plus 

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 4, 2025.

No injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Stolen Backhoe Recovered – Jason DEWSBURY Arrested

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON)- The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marine Unit is investigating a theft after the recovery of a stolen backhoe in the LaSalle Channel of the Detroit River.  

On Tuesday June 3, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m. Essex County OPP Marine Unit was on patrol in the LaSalle Channel on the Detroit River when they observed a 50-foot barge with a backhoe on board. As a vessel inspection was conducted, it was discovered that the backhoe was reported stolen from the Greater Toronto Area, it has an estimated value of $200,000.00.

As a result of the investigation, Jason DEWSBURY, 42 years-of-age of LaSalle has been arrested and charged with:

·        Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

The accused was released form custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 15, 2025.

OPP is asking anyone who may have any information regarding this incident to contact them at 1- 888 – 310 – 1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(ESSEX, ON)- On June 2, 2025, at approximately 11:48 a.m., members of the Essex OPP Detachment, Essex Fire and Rescue Services and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and passenger vehicle on County Road 18, west of County Road 15 in the Town of Essex.

The driver of the passenger vehicle was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

Members of the OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) are assisting Essex Detachment with the investigation.

As a result of the collision, County Road 18 is closed between County Road 15 and Rizzo Nicola Road.

Investigators would like to speak anyone who may have observed these vehicles prior to the collision, who observed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the collision.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) or www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Essex OPP Weekend Update

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON)- Essex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers continue their enforcement this Victoria Day long weekend as they participate in the province-wide campaign for Canada Road Safety Week and Safe Boating Week. You will continue to see extra patrols around the clock to keep the motoring public and waterways safe.

On Saturday May 17, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Essex County OPP Marine Unit was on patrol along the Detroit River in the Town of Lasalle observed an individual on a paddle board without a Personal Flotation Device (PFD). The 28-year-old male from Windsor was charged under the Canada Shipping Act (CSA with:

·      CSA 2001 – SVR 209(1)(a) Operating human-powered pleasure craft without personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board. 

A life jacket or (PFD) is required on a stand-up paddleboard in Canada. While leashes are recommended for safety, they cannot be used as a replacement for a lifejacket or PFD. Like any activity in any environment, make sure you “know before you go” and that you match your adventure with your ability level and the conditions that day. Make sure that you have the right equipment to have fun safely. 

On Sunday May 18, 2025, at approximately 1:23 a.m., a member from the Leamington Detachment was on patrol on Talbot Street West in the Municipality of Leamington when a vehicle that was running but parked caught the officer’s attention. 

As a result of the investigation, Raul HERERA DEJESUS, 30 years of age from Leamington was arrested and charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was issued a 90-day drivers licence suspension and vehicle impounded for 7 days as per statute as well is required to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on June 3, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The OPP thanks all drivers and boater who contribute to safe highways and waterways over the busy long weekend.     

Essex County OPP conducts traffic enforcement every day of the year and remains committed to saving lives on Ontario roads, waterways, and trails.

The OPP Victoria Day Long Weekend Campaign runs until May 19, 2025. 

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122 or by call *OPP on your mobile device. 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. 

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Stephanie PAULTON – Drunk Driving

(ESSEX, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving after a traffic complaint in Essex.

On April 27, 2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on County Road 11 in the Town of Essex.

Stephanie PAULTON, 37-yeas-old of Lakeshore, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code 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 – Windsor on May 8, 2025, to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs of alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).