SEVERAL IMPAIRED RELATED ARRESTS OVER LONG WEEKEND
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(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) - Numerous drivers were arrested for impaired related offences in Essex County over the long weekend.
On Friday February 13, 2026, at approximately 6:31 pm, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted traffic stop in relation to a shoplift occurrence on Erie Street South in the Municipality of Leamington.
As a result of the investigation, two persons were charged.
Cassandra PALMER, 35-years-old of Essex was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code, Liquor Licence Act and Cannabis Control Act offences:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Theft Under $5000-Shoplifting
- Having liquor in open container in unauthorized place
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Drive motor vehicle - no licence
Also, Margaretha JANZEN, 38-years-old of Leamington, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:
- Theft Under $5000-Shoplifting
Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor on March 25, 2026, to answer to the charge.
At approximately 9:57 pm, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a single motor vehicle collision on Arthur Avenue in the Town of Essex.
Daniel GRATTON, 41-years-old of Essex was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous Operation
The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor on March 25, 2026, to answer to the charges.
On February 14, 2026, at approximately 4:42 pm, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on Amy Croft Drive in the Municipality of Lakeshore.
Michael SARGENT, 41-years-old of Essex was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor on March 27, 2026, to answer to the charges.
At approximately 7:13 pm, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a vehicle in a ditch on St. Clair Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore.
David BEACH, 59-years-old of Belle River was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor on March 24, 2026, to answer to the charges.
On February 15, 2026, at approximately 8:45 am, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on County Road 23 near South Malden Road in the Town of Kingsville.
William STEWART, 55-years-old of Kingsville was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code and Cannabis Control Act offences:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor on March 27, 2026, to answer to the charges.
At approximately 2:52 pm, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 in the Town of Tecumseh.
Minh TRAN, 32-years-old of Windsor was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code, Controlled Drug and Safety Act, and Highway Traffic Act offences:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000- in Canada
- Traffick in Schedule 1 substance-Cocaine
- Fail to remain
- Drive motor vehicle-no licence
The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor on May 4, 2026, to answer to the charges.
On February 16, at approximately 2:07 am, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Mersea Road 19 in the Municipality of Leamington while investigating an intimate partner violence complaint.
A 30-year-old of Essex was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Assault-Spousal
The accused appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor on February 16, 2026, to answer to the charges.
At approximately 10:18 pm, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on County Road 42 near Manning Road in the Town of Tecumseh.
Jeffery LACHANCE, 53-years-old of Maidstone was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor on March 26, 2026, to answer to the charges.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute for all charged drivers.