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5 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(LAMBTON COUNTY, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged five drivers over the course of the holiday weekend with impaired driving.

On August 29, 2025, shortly after 2:00 a.m., members of the Lambton OPP were requested to attend Blue Water Bridge, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), regarding a possible impaired driver. 

As a result, Philip MCKENNA, 39-year-old of Michigan, United States of America, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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

On August 29, 2025, at approximately 11:57 p.m., members of the Lambton OPP initiated a traffic stop on London Road, near Lambton Mall Road, Sarnia.

As a result, Rayne GRILLY, 23-year-old of Warwick Township, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on October 6, 2025.

On August 30, 2025, just before 5:30 p.m., members of the Lambton OPP responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver. A traffic stop was initiated on Petrolia Line, near Oozloffsky Street in Petrolia.

As a result, Ian GRANVILLE, 54-year-old of Petrolia, has been charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on September 29, 2025.

On August 30, 2025, shortly after 10:15 p.m., members of the Lambton OPP conducted a traffic stop on Ontario Street in Grand Bend, Lambton Shores.

As a result, Paul ZOMBRE, 45-year-old of Brampton, has been charged with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on October 2, 2025.

On August 31, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of the Walpole Island Police Service and Lambton OPP, responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver on Chiefs Road South, Walpole Island First Nation. Police located the driver and vehicle and subsequently initiated a traffic stop.

As a result, Christopher SONEY, 36-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act, and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences:

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

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Class G licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

·      Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner

·      Operate motor vehicle without insurance

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia, on October 2, 2025.

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

If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone or 911. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible

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School Bus Collision – 73 Year Old Charged

(LAMBTON COUNTY, ON) – Lambton County OPP investigating a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus and a motorcycle.

On June 10, 2025, at 3:07 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Lambton EMS were dispatched to Oil Heritage Road at Lasalle Line in Enniskillen Township, for the report of a two-vehicle collision between a school bus and a motorcycle.

The school bus had children on it; however, no children were injured, and there were no injuries reported to either driver.

The driver of the school bus, a 73-year-old of Petrolia, was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Proceed contrary to sign at intersection.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario 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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School Bus Involved In Collision – Goderich Resident Charged

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a collision in the Municipality of Lambton Shores.

On April 7, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., members of the Lambton County OPP responded to a collision involving a school bus and passenger vehicle at the intersection of Lakeshore Road and Parkview Crescent.

There were students on the bus at the time of the collision, fortunately there were no injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old of Goderich was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following offence:

  • Pass – roadway not clear – overtaking traffic

The Lambton County OPP would like to remind motorists to slow down and be prepared to stop for school buses. Always maintain a safe following distance and stay alert.

The OPP remains committed to public safety. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Lambton County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through 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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Meth Bust – Jason ALLAER Arrested

(LAMBTON, ON) – Police have charged an individual following a drug investigation that began in January 2025.

On February 25, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lambton County Community Street Crime Unit, alongside Lambton OPP uniform members, and Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) Intelligence Unit and CKPS Critical Incident Response Team, executed a search warrant at an address on Forhan Street in Wallaceburg, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

The search warrant resulted in a seizure of just under $28,000, including suspected methamphetamine and opioids. Additionally, Canadian currency, and other offence-related items were seized.

As a result of the investigation, Jason ALLAER, 46-year-old of Wallaceburg was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Sarnia on April 2, 2025.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, 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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Fatal Collision – 36 Year Old Deceased

(LAMBTON COUNTY, ON) – A collision in Lambton County has resulted in the death of one individual.

On Friday February 21, 2025, at approximately 9:05 p.m., members of the Lambton County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Lambton County Fire Services and Lambton County Paramedic Services were called to a single motorized snow vehicle collision near Highway 40 and Holt Line in St. Clair Township.

The lone rider, a 36-year-old resident of Wallaceburg was taken to hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) are assisting Lambton OPP with the investigation.

If you have any information that can assist with the investigation, please contact Lambton OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided when available. 

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Robert ROGERS – Drunk Driving

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

On October 19, 2024, shortly after 3:00 a.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Tashmoo Avenue, Aamjiwnaang First Nation.

As a result of the investigation, Robert ROGERS, 68-year-old of Aamjiwnaang First Nation, 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 20, 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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Meth Bust – Names Released

(LAMBTON COUNTY, ON) – Search warrants were executed at two locations and resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, stolen vehicles and guns total value exceeding $64,000.

An investigation was initiated by members of the Lambton County OPP CSCU which led investigators to two addresses, on Wilkesport Line in St Clair Township and on Wills Street in Wallaceburg.

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Members from the Lambton County, Essex County and Elgin-Middlesex OPP Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) with the assistance of the West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit and Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) Intelligent Unit executed search warrants which resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs, cash, firearms and other offence-related items. Two individuals have been arrested and charged.

The combined estimated value of the items seized is $64,815.00.

Jonathan CLARK, 35 years of age from St Clair Township has been charged with:

·        Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (7 Counts)

·        Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

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

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition (2 Counts)

·        Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (3 Counts)

·        Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm (2 Counts)

·        Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

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

Tashia HOULE, 39 years old age from Wallaceburg has been charged with:

·        Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition

·        Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·        Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

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

The accused were held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia.

The investigation is ongoing.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Lambton County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Patrick FLUKIGER – Drunk Driving

(LAMBTON, ON) – Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On October 6, 2024, shortly after 8:25 p.m., members of the Lambton County OPP conducted a traffic stop to check sobriety of the driver at a RIDE checkpoint on Main Street in Forest.

As a result of the investigation, Patrick FLUKIGER, 31-year-old of Wyoming, was arrested and charged with:

  • 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 October 28, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charge.

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”.

The Lambton 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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Dylan Patrick COMEAU: Break & Enter

(LAMBTON COUNTY, ON) – On person has been arrested and charged after a break and enter investigation in Arkona.

On July 31, 2024, members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a property on Townsend Line, Arkona, Lambton County, for the report of a break and enter.

Officers with the assistance of the OPP Forensic Identification Service (FIS) processed evidence located at the scene.

Members from Lambton County and Essex County OPP Community Street Crime Units were engaged to assist with the investigation and executed a search warrant at a residence in the 8000 block of Townsend Line. Investigators located stolen property from the initial Break end Enter as well as property that was reported stolen from two previous Break and Enters on Townsend Line on 26 April 2024.

As a result, Dylan Patrick COMEAU, a 28-year-old, from Arkona has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Break and Enter commit theft (Three Counts)

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia to speak to the charges on September 9, 2024.

If you have any information, including suspicious vehicles or people, that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario 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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Allen BOSCH – Assault With Weapon

(LAMBTON) – On July 19, 2024, at approximately 12:54 p.m., Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious vehicle at an address on Egremont Road, Plympton-Wyoming.

An officer on patrol observed the subject vehicle, the driver displayed erratic driving behavior. When a traffic stop was attempted, the vehicle failed to stop for police. 

At approximately 3:35 p.m., a Lambton County officer was approached by a community member and made aware of a second report of a suspicious vehicle at an address on Little Ireland Road, Alvinston. The vehicle was captured on video surveillance which matched the vehicle from the first incident.

After further investigation, on July 21, 2024, the driver was identified and subsequently arrested.

As a result, Allen BOSCH, 38-year-old of Sarnia was charged with the following offences:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Assault with a weapon

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

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Hope EWING – Drunk Driving

(LAMBTON, ON) – A traffic stop investigation led to an individual being charged for driving while impaired.

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 1:25 a.m., a member of Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Smith Street in St Clair Township.

After speaking with the driver, they were taken into custody without incident and transported to Lambton OPP Corunna detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Hope EWING, 21-year-old from Stoney Point, was charged with:

  • 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 July 29, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charge.

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”.

The Lambton 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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Dylan NUTT Was Arrested

(LAMBTON, ON) – A driver was arrested for impaired operation during a traffic stop after failing to stop at a stop sign.

On July 6, 2024, just after 9:20 p.m., a member of Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Arkona Road in Warwick Township, after a vehicle was observed failing to stop at a stop sign.

After speaking with the driver, they were taken into custody without incident and transported to Lambton OPP Petrolia detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, Dylan NUTT, 20-year-old from Kerwood, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired-Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Disobey stop sign-fail to stop

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 August 6, 2024, in the City of Sarnia 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”.

The Lambton 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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Derek GOODING – Drunk Driving

(LAMBTON, ON) – A traffic stop resulted in an impaired driving charge over the weekend.

On July 6, 2024, just after 8:40 p.m., a member of Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Oil Heritage Road in Enniskillen Township.

After speaking with the driver, they were taken into custody without incident and transported to Lambton OPP Petrolia detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Derek GOODING, 36-year-old from Dresden, was charged with:

  • 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 August 12, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charge.

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”.

The Lambton 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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Daveandrei MORANTE – Impaired Driving

(LAMBTON, ON) – Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., members of Lambton County OPP conducted a traffic stop to check sobriety of the driver at a RIDE checkpoint on Main Street, in the Municipality of Grand Bend.

After speaking with the driver, they were taken into custody without incident and transported to Lambton OPP Grand Bend detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Daveandrei MORANTE, 22-year-old from Mississauga, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired-Alcohol and Drugs

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 August 27, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charge.

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”.

The Lambton 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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Robert PELLETIER – Drunk Driving

(LAMBTON, ON) – A driver was arrested for impaired operation after a traffic stop was conducted for speeding.

On July 5, 2024, at approximately 7:40 p.m., a member of Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on London Line in the City of Sarnia after a vehicle was observed speeding.

After speaking with the driver, they were taken into custody without incident and transported to Lambton OPP Corunna detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, Robert PELLETIER, 36-year-old from Sarnia, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired-Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding- 1-49Km/h over posted speed limit

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 August 7, 2024, in the City of Sarnia 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”.

The Lambton 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.