(TECUMSEH, ON)-On Sunday June 22, 2025, at approximately 2:40 a.m., a member of the Tecumseh Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment was on patrol along Riverside Drive when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.
The officer conducted a traffic stop and determined that the driver had previously consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment.
As a result, Jacob CANTY, 38-years-of-age of Tecumseh has been charged with:
· Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and drug
· Operation while Impaired – 80 plus
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 8, 2025.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.