(LAKESHORE, ON)- On January 2, 2025, at approximately 12:08 a.m., the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Puce Road, Municipality Lakeshore
Police spoke to a driver and determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired.
The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to a local detachment where they completed a series of tests before an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)
As a result of the investigation, Anthony BYRNE, 68-years-old from Lakeshore, has been charged with:
ยท Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on January 21, 2025.
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.
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 or 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). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.