OPP officials allege: A driver is facing multiple charges, including impaired driving and drug trafficking offences, following a traffic stop in Lakeshore.
Essex County Ontario Provincial Police conducted a traffic stop on Manning Road near North Talbot Road at approximately 12:15 a.m. on March 21, 2026.
Police said a 52-year-old Chatham resident was arrested and charged with operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs, operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 milligrams, dangerous operation, and several drug trafficking-related offences involving opioids and cocaine.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on April 30, 2026, to answer to the charges.
A 90-day administrative driver’s licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment were initiated as per statute.
“The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. ‘Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility’.”
Police urge anyone who suspects impaired driving to call 9-1-1 immediately. Non-emergency traffic complaints can be reported to 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
