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More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(LAKESHORE, ON) – Three separate drivers have been charged with impaired over 24-hour span.

 On December 6, 2025, at approximately 2:11 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a single vehicle collision on County Road 46 near Lakeshore Road 217 in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Andrew EMMONS, 18-years-old of Belle River was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Cannabis Control Act offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Person under 19 years – possess cannabis

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on December 17, 2025, to answer to the charges.

On December 6, 2025, at approximately 5:34 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a two-vehicle collision on Renaud Line Road near Rosewood Drive in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Thomas GAMMON, 38-years-old of Belle River was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous Operation

The accused was held for court to answer to the charges.

On December 6, 2025, at approximately 8:39 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on North Talbot Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Sandro DEL BROCCO, 39-years-old of Kingsville was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on December 23, 2025, to answer to the charges.

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

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 9-1-1 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).

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Drug & Weapons Bust – Joshua BUSHER Arrested

(LAKESHORE, ON) – A Lakeshore resident has been charged in connection with a drug trafficking investigation led by the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 4:40 a.m., members of the Essex County OPP CSCU, with support from the Lambton CSCU, as well as the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Canine Unit, and RCMP Canine Unit, executed search warrants of residences in Stoney Point and St Joachim as well as two motor vehicles. 

The execution of the warrant led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, amphetamine, fentanyl, Canadian currency, and various drug-related paraphernalia. In addition, officers seized knives, a conductive energy weapon and pepper spray. The estimated value of all items seized was over $12,000.00.

Photographs of the seized items have been attached for reference.

As a result, Joshua BUSHER, a 29-year-old of Lakeshore was charged with the following alleged offences:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine,
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon (Four Counts)

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

Police are continuing the investigation. If anyone has any information, they are being urged to contact Essex County OPP 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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Jennifer LANDRY Was Arrested

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a collision in Belle River.

On October 27, 2025, at approximately 1:10 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded a fail to remain collision on Eleventh Street in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Jennifer LANDRY, 38-years-old of Belle River, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Fail to remain
  • Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

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

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on November 13, 2025, to answer 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 9-1-1 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).

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Tyler CHARAMBA – Impaired Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic complaint in Lakeshore.

On October 24, 2025, at approximately 11:56 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Middle Road near County Road 46 in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Tyler CHARAMBA, 32-years-old of Wheatley, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of Property obtained by crime
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Driving while under Suspension

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

The accused was held for bail court to answer 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 9-1-1 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).

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Golf Cart Driver Arrested! Details Released

(LAKESHORE, ON) – A member of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment observed a golf cart being operated on the road on Monday evening.

On October 13, 2025, at approximately 7:21 p.m., an officer was on patrol on Caille Avenue in the Municipality of Lakeshore, when they observed a male operating a golf cart on the road.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking to the driver, detected signs of impairment. As a result, driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

Eugene CIPPARONE, a 48-year-old of Lakeshore was charged under the Criminal Code and the Off-Road Vehicle Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Unlawfully drive Off Road Vehicle on highway
  • Drive off-road vehicle – no number plate
  • Fail to surrender permit for off-road vehicle
  • Drive off-road vehicle – no insurance

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

A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension was issued and vehicle impounded for 7 days as per statue.

Essex County OPP would like to remind motorists that operating golf carts on the road in Essex County is currently only permitted in Lighthouse Cove in Lakeshore and on Pelee Island as part of a pilot project regulation under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) to permit the use of golf carts. A golf cart is still considered a motor vehicle under the Criminal Code of Canada and laws governing impaired driving will be enforced.

Ontario Provincial Police can be contacted at anytime at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. If you have an emergency, please call 911. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-84777 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Michael-John HOUSTON – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a collision in Lakeshore.

On September 5, 2025, at approximately 1:39 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 46 in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Michael-John HOUSTON, 50-years-old of Chatham, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code 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 was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on September 17, 2025, to answer 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 9-1-1 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).

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Adam TOFFLEMIRE – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a collision in Lakeshore.

On September 8, 2025, at approximately 3:01 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Puce Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Adam TOFFLEMIRE, 36-years-old of Leamington, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

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

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on September 25, 2025, to answer 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 9-1-1 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).

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Michael CAILLE – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On September 2, 2025, at approximately 9:53 p.m., members of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment along with Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on North Talbot Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

The driver was treated on scene for minor injuries. Upon speaking to officers, the driver displayed signs of impairment, as a result they were arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

Michael CAILLE, 30-years-old, of Essex, 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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Kirsten KETT – Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On September 2, 2025, at approximately 7:38 p.m., members of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment received a report of a two-vehicle collision on I.C. Roy Drive and Oakwood Avenue in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

Officers arrived on scene and upon speaking to the driver, determined that one of the involved drivers had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Kirsten KETT, 28-years-old, of Windsor, 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 17, 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.

No injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

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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Vinh Tuu HO Arrested After Rolling Vehicle

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On August 27, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., members of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment received a report of a single motor vehicle collision County Road 42 near County Road 27, Belle River, Municipality of Lakeshore.

Police along with Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended and discovered that a vehicle had left the roadway, rolled several times and attempted to drive away and struck another vehicle that had stopped to assist. 

Upon speaking to the driver, officers observed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to a local hospital as a precaution.

As a result, Vinh Tuu HO, 59-years-old, of Windsor, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear on October 1, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to answer to the charges.

A 90-day administrative drivers licence suspension and 7-day vehicle impoundment were issued 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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2 Teens Dead Following Incident In Lakeshore

(LAKESHORE, ON)- On Thursday August 14, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Lakeshore Fire Rescue responded to a marine collision involving a single personal watercraft on Lake St Clair near Couture Beach in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

First responders arrived on scene and with the assistance of nearby residents, rescued 4 individuals from the lake.

A 17-year-old female from Windsor-Essex County was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased from their injuries.

Two females, 15 and 17 years of age, were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

On Wednesday August 20, 2025, a 16-year-old female from Calgary, who was air lifted to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries, has died from her injuries.

Essex County OPP extends their deepest and sincere condolences to everyone who has been affected by this tragedy.

West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting Essex County OPP Marine Unit and members from the Lakeshore OPP Detachment with the investigation.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information on this investigation to contact Lakeshore OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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One Teen Dead, One Airlifted Hospital

(LAKESHORE, ON)- On Thursday August 14, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Lakeshore Fire Rescue responded to a marine collision involving a single personal watercraft on Lake St Clair near Couture Beach in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

First responders arrived on scene and with the assistance of nearby residents, rescued 4 individuals from the lake.

A 17-year-old female from Essex County was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased from their injuries.

A second female, 16 years of age was transported to hospital and then air lifted to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

Two more females, 15 and 17 years of age, were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting Essex County OPP Marine Unit and members from the Lakeshore OPP Detachment with the investigation.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information on this investigation to contact Lakeshore OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Francis TRUDELL – Impaired Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON)- Driver facing impaired charge after collision with another vehicle in Comber.

On August 7, 2025, at 10:00 p.m., members of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Gracey Sideroad and Morris Road in Comber, Municipality of Lakeshore, for the report of a fail to remain collision.

Investigation revealed a two-vehicle collision occurred and one of the involved vehicles fled the scene. Police located the vehicle and driver a short time later.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local OPP detachment.

As a result, Francis TRUDELL, 56-year-old of Lakeshore, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·        Dangerous operation

·        Failure to stop after accident

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 August 22, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days as per statute.

Minor injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

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.

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Ahmad DREIHI – Impaired Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged after a collision in Lakeshore

On July 27, 2025, at approximately 3:46 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Tecumseh Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Ahmad DREIHI, 30-years-old of Windsor, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

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

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on August 12, 2025, to answer 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 9-1-1 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).

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Eric BERTHELOT- Drunk Driving

(LAKESHORE, ON) – One person has been charged following a collision in Lighthouse Cove.

On July 27, 2025, at approximately 6:54 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Mariners Drive in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

Eric BERTHELOT, 35-years-old of Chatham, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code 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 was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on August 12, 2025, to answer 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 9-1-1 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).