Category: Police Press Releases

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment has charged a 27-year-old with impaired driving following a traffic stop on Ottawa Street, Haldimand County, ON.   

On Friday November 27, 2020 at 8:15 p.m., OPP were conducting patrols in the Cayuga area when a vehicle caught the attention of an officer.

Police stopped the vehicle and investigated.

While the officer spoke with the driver, signs of impairment were detected and the driver was subsequently arrested.

OPP has charged 27-year-old Tyler RUSSELL of Cayuga, Haldimand County, ON with:

• Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
• Driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood

The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges.

(ST. CLAIR TWP, ON) – On November 19, 2020 at approximately 8:30 p.m. members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a possible impaired driver complaint on Lyndoch Street, St. Clair Township.  

Lambton OPP members located the vehicle on River Road and spoke with the driver. Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was displaying signs of impairment. The officer attempted to place the driver under arrest for impaired operation when the driver actively resisted. The officer was able to gain control and place the driver into the rear of the police cruiser. At that time, the driver proceeded to kick the officer multiple times prior to the door being closed. The driver was transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where they refused to provide a breath sample.  

Hanna ACASTER, 30 year old of St. Clair TWP, has been charged with Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Blood, Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand and Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest, pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada.  

The accused was held in custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Sarnia. 

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all. 

(PETROLIA, ON) – On November 18, 2020 at approximately 11:30 p.m. members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol in the Town of Petrolia.  

Lambton OPP members locate a vehicle and initiate a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage, at which time a roadside screening device was administered. A reading of “FAIL” was determined. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and provided two samples over the legal limit.  

Jeffrey THOMPSON, 52 year old of Enniskillen TWP, has been charged with Operation While Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada.  

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia, Ontario at a later date. 

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

(ST. CLAIR TWP, ON) – On November 16, 2020 at approximately 9:30 p.m. members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol on Stanley Line, St. Clair Township.  

While on patrol, a Lambton OPP member initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle being operated erratically. Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where they provided two samples of breath above the legal limit.  

Ronald SHEFFER, 70 year old of St. Clair TWP, has been charged with Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Blood and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada  

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia, Ontario at a later date.  

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all. 

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – On November 14, 2020 at approximately 4:15 p.m. members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol on Main Street, Town of Grand Bend.  

Lambton OPP members locate a vehicle driving aggressively and initiated a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage, at which time a roadside screening device was administered. A reading of “FAIL” was determined. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and provided two samples over the legal limit.  

Chance HUFF, 24 year old of Ridgetown, has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Blood and Operation While Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada.  

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia, Ontario at a later date. 

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

(SARNIA, ON) – On November 9, 2020 at approximately 3:30 a.m. members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol Highway 40, City of Sarnia.  

Lambton OPP member located a vehicle stopped on the side of the road. Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where they provided two samples over the limit.  

Sarah PAULICS, 21 year old of Sarnia, has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Blood and Operation While Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada.  

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia, Ontario at a later date. 

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.