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OPP Police Press Releases Warwick

Barbara LEBLANC Was Arrested

(WARWICK, ON) – Multiple traffic complaints led to an individual being arrested and charged with impaired driving.

On September 8, 2024, just after 10:30 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a possible impaired on Egremont Road, Township of Warwick. Police attended the area and subsequently located the vehicle and driver.

As a result of the investigation, Barbara LEBLANC, 59-year-old of London, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Dangerous operation
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

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 8, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and the OPP 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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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Dawn GINGERICH Charged

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment, has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On September 8, 2024, at approximately 8:35 p.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on George Street, Municipality of Central Elgin after observing the vehicle travelling without the lighting system fully illuminated.

While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test demand was made. The driver refused to provide a breath sample for the ASD test.

As a result of the investigation, Dawn GINGERICH, a 65-year-old from London was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on October 8, 2024.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Meaford OPP Police Press Releases

Jeffrey Alexander Facing Numerous Charges

(MEAFORD, ON) – One person is facing charges after the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint of a driver that could not maintain their lane. 

On August 3, 2024, at 1:07 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP received a traffic complaint advising that a pickup truck was unable to maintain its lane on Highway 26 in the Municipality of Meaford. The Grey Bruce OPP located the motor vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. As the police officer was speaking to the driver, an odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected. The driver refused the approved screening device (ASD).

As a result, Jeffrey Alexander, 54-years-old from South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Insecure load
  • Driver fail to surrender license

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Owen Sound on August 22, 2024.

If you suspect an impaired driver, please call 911.

Existing legislation allows an officer to make a demand for a roadside breath sample when they have reasonable suspicion. The legislation gives officers who have an Approved Screening Device (ASD) the authority to make a demand for a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver to determine whether a person has alcohol in their body. It is mandatory for drivers to comply with this demand, or they can be charged with failing or refusing to provide a breath sample.