On Sunday April 16, 2023, at approximately 1:22 a.m., an officer from the Leamington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol when they observed a riding lawnmower exiting a restaurant drive through on Talbot Street West in the Municipality of Leamington.
While speaking with the operator, the officer determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old man of Leamington, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 3, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor.
The OPP want to remind the public that operating a truck, car or lawn mower, vessels such as a fishing boat, personal watercraft, kayak, or canoe, while impaired by drug or alcohol can result in drivers licence suspensions, fines, vehicle impoundments, criminal records & increased insurance costs.
Please drive responsibly, don’t drink and drive.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways and waterways.
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 or *OPP on a mobile device.
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