One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington.

On February 5, 2026, at approximately 2:34 a.m., members of the OPP conducted a vehicle stop on Talbot Street West near Erie Street in the Municipality of Leamington.

A 28-year-old male resident of Leamington was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Windsor on March 18, 2026, to answer to the charges.

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).