‘Suspicious’ vehicle leads to impaired driving charges in Leamington: OPP

An undated dated police image of a black Ontario Provincial Police vehicle. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

Essex County OPP say a 29-year-old driver has been charged following a traffic complaint.

On Thursday at 10:05 a.m., officers responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the Municipality of Leamington.

A Leamington man was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Operation while Impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Operation while Impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor on July 23, 2026 to answer to the charges.

An Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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 9-1-1 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).