Traffic complaint leads to charges

OPP officials allege: A traffic complaint has resulted in an individual being charged.

On Aug. 25, 2026, shortly after 3:15 a.m., members of the Lambton County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a traffic complaint. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Hill Street near Brooktree Drive in St. Clair Township.

As a result, a 19-year-old individual from St. Clair Township was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 plus and operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs.

A 90-day administrative driver’s licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment were initiated as per statute.

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on Oct. 8, 2026.

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.

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