Four drivers in Windsor and Amherstburg facing impaired charges

The side door of a Windsor Police patrol vehicle.

Windsor police have charged four men with impaired driving after separate incidents over the weekend, including an unconscious driver behind the wheel.

On Friday just after 8:30 p.m., officers say they found a driver unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle at the intersection of Ouellette Avenue and Giles Boulevard. When attempts to wake the driver failed, an officer broke the window and physically roused the driver awake to ensure their safety.

Police say the driver appeared disoriented, with dilated pupils and slurred speech.

A 42-year-old man has been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle.

On Sunday at 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision in the 400 block of Ouellette Avenue. Through investigation, officers learned that a person driving an e-bike had collided with a parked vehicle.

When officers spoke with the driver, they say they observed signs of impairment. He was arrested and transported to headquarters, where he failed a breath test.

A 56-year-old man has been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle and operation with a blood alcohol concentration at or over 80 mg%.

On Sunday shortly after 6 p.m., officers say they saw a vehicle swerve into oncoming traffic in the 400 block of Simcoe Street in Amherstburg. A traffic stop was initiated, and officers say the driver showed signs of impairment. He was arrested without incident and subsequently failed a breath test.

A 63-year-old man has been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle and operation with a blood alcohol concentration at or over 80 mg%.

About five hours later, officers located a vehicle parked in an alleyway behind a business in the 1800 block of Tecumseh Road East. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the person fled in the vehicle. A few minutes later, officers located and arrested the suspect in the 1400 block of Lens Avenue. The driver was arrested and later failed a breath test.

A 61-year-old man has been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle, operation with a blood alcohol concentration at or over 80 mg%, and flight from a peace officer.

The Windsor Police Service reminds drivers that impaired driving puts everyone at risk. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 911 immediately.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please contact Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 7179.