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John BRADSHAW – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On February 11, 2025, just after 10:00 a.m., while conducting general patrol, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Highway 40, north of Holt Line, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, John BRADSHAW, 44-year-old of Wallaceburg, 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 March 10, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

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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Chad CROUSE Was Arrested


(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On February 4, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., while conducting general patrol, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Highway 40, north of Lasalle Line, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, Chad CROUSE, 21-year-old of Sarnia, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted speed limit
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

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 March 10, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

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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Tyler BRANDON – Drunk Driving

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

On January 26, 2025, shortly after 8:30 p.m., members of the Lambton County OPP conducted a traffic stop to check sobriety of the driver at a RIDE checkpoint on St. Clair Parkway, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler BRANDON, 40-year-old of Corunna, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with the following offences:

  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

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 10, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.

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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Joseph SHANE Was Arrested

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On January 14, 2025, just after 1:30 a.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting patrols along St. Clair Parkway, south of Riverbend Drive, St. Clair Township. Police attempted to stop a vehicle to which the driver failed to comply and fled from police.

After further investigation, police were able to identity the driver of the involved vehicle.

As a result, on January 18, 2025, Joseph SHANE, 32-year-old of Sombra, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

  • Flight from Peace Officer

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 March 27, 2025.

The Lambton County 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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Nancy PERRY – Impaired Driving

(ST. CLAIR, ON) – On October 17, 2024, at approximately 7:25 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 40 at Courtright Line, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, Nancy PERRY, 67-year-old of Sombra, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
  • Drive without proper headlights – motor vehicle
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

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 27, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

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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Marc REGNIER – Drugs, Etc.

(ST. CLAIR, ON) – On October 1, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Kimball Road, St. Clair Township, after observing a motor vehicle towing a trailer.

Investigation revealed that the trailer was reported stolen out of the Municipality of Lakeshore on October 15, 2023.

As a result of the investigation, Marc REGNIER, 48-year-old of Chatham-Kent has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Highway Traffic Act, and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences:

  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Fentanyl 
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle 
  • Possess more than one licence 
  • Draw trailer, no plate
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was released from police custody and is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 13, 2024, in the City of Sarnia.

Jennifer STUBBS, 43-year-old of Chatham-Kent was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs Substances Act for the following offences:

  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – Cocaine

The accused was released from police custody and is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 13, 2024, in the City of Sarnia.

Lambton County OPP continues to focus on ensuring the safety and security of our communities through enforcement and education initiatives. If you have information about illegal activity or wish to report a crime, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible a cash reward of up to receive up to $2,000.

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David DAY – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR, ON) – On September 27, 2024, at 8:40 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Baseline Road in St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, David DAY, 64-year-old of Sarnia, 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 4, 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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Kevin MCCARTHY – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged an individual with impaired driving following a traffic stop.

On September 1, 2024, at approximately 12: 26 a.m., a member of Lambton County OPP conducted a traffic stop on Buckingham Road, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin MCCARTHY, 63-year-old of Wallaceburg, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • 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 October 1, 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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Ryan JOHNSON – Theft, Etc.

(ST. CLAIR, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one individual after responding to a report of a stolen motor vehicle in St. Clair Township.

On August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., members of the Lambton County OPP received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from an address on St. Clair Parkway, St. Clair Township.

Shortly thereafter, police received a traffic complaint involving a vehicle with similar descriptors to the reported stolen vehicle in the same area.

Members of the Lambton County OPP promptly located the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop on St. Clair Parkway, north of Dufferin Avenue. However, the driver failed to stop for police. In the interest of public safety, the officer did not pursue the vehicle.

At approximately 3:35 a.m., Lambton County OPP received a report of a single-vehicle collision on Chiefs Road, north of Austin Road, Walpole Island First Nation.

Upon police arrival, the investigating officer established the vehicle involved in the collision was the vehicle previously reported stolen and fled from police earlier.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan JOHNSON, a 33-year-old from Wallaceburg was arrested without incident and charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:

·        Theft of motor vehicle

·        Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Flight from peace officer

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 24, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The Lambton County OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individuals who contacted police to report information relating to this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to locate the stolen motor vehicle and take the driver safely into custody.

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Logan SMITH – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged an individual with impaired driving following a traffic stop in Lambton County.

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 7:24 a.m., a member of Lambton County OPP conducted a traffic stop on Rokeby Line, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, Logan SMITH, 20-year-old of Cayuga, was charged under the Criminal Code, Cannabis Control Act, Liquor Licence and Control Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

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 3, 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 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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Fabian FAU Was Arrested

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – A traffic stop led to one individual being arrested and charged for driving while impaired.

On August 15, 2024, at approximately 7:47 p.m., a member of Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 40, north of Bentpath Line, St. Clair Township.

As a result of the investigation, Fabian FAU, 32-year-old of Wallaceburg, was charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence and Control Act, and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Fail to surrender insurance card

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 26, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

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Bryan PARSONS – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – A traffic complaint led to an individual being charged with impaired driving in St. Clair Township.

On August 15, 2024, at approximately 4:25 p.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a possible impaired driver. Shortly thereafter, police located the vehicle on St. Clair Parkway in St. Clair Township, subsequently conducting a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, Bryan PARSONS, 43-year-old from Wallaceburg, 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 11, 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 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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Warren ANGER – Drunk Driving

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – A traffic complaint investigation led to an individual being charged for driving while impaired.

On July 10, 2024, at approximately 1:24 p.m., members of Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a possible impaired driver leaving an address on St. Clair Boulevard, St. Clair Township.

After locating the motor vehicle and 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, Warren ANGER, 62-year-old from Corunna, was charged with:

  • 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 August 26, 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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Saindon BLAKE – Drunk Driving

(ST CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) -Driver charged with Impaired after a traffic stop was conducted.

On June 30, 2024, shortly after 2:50 a.m., a uniform member of Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Brigden Road in St Clair Township.

After speaking with the driver, Police took the driver of the vehicle into custody without incident.

Saindon BLAKE, a 50-year-old of St Clair Township, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:

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

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 July 29, 2024.

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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Sylver ELIJAH Was Arrested

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On Thursday June 13, 2024, at just after 6:00 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspected impaired driver in the area of Lasalle Line, St. Clair Township.    

While on general patrol, an OPP officer observed the motor vehicle travelling on Lasalle Line and conducted a traffic stop. In speaking with the driver of the vehicle, the OPP officer suspected the driver of previously consuming alcoholic beverages. A roadside screening device was administered. The driver was consequently placed under arrest and transported to the Lambton OPP – Corunna Detachment for breath testing which resulted in readings over twice the legal limit.

Sylver ELIJAH, a 19-year-old from Onieda Nation of Thames, First Nation has been charged with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus),
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol.
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – No License

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia on July 22, 2024. The motor vehicle has been impounded for a period of 7 days and the driver has had their license suspended for a period of 90 days.