Category: St Clair

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – A traffic complaint investigation led to an individual being charged for driving while impaired.

On July 10, 2024, at approximately 1:24 p.m., members of Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a possible impaired driver leaving an address on St. Clair Boulevard, St. Clair Township.

After locating the motor vehicle and speaking with the driver, they were taken into custody without incident and transported to Lambton OPP Petrolia detachment for further testing. As a result of the investigation, Warren ANGER, 62-year-old from Corunna, was charged with:

• 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 has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 26, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

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”.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – Alert OPP officer performs traffic stop and charges driver with impaired operation.

On April 26, 2024, at 11:16 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Murray Street in Corunna, St. Clair Township, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Paula SHORTT, a 55-year-old of Corunna, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on June 6, 2024.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

(ST CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – Sarnia driver facing multiple charges as a result of a traffic stop for speeding.

On April 19, 2024, at 11:53 a.m., a Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) member, while on general patrol on 40 Highway in St Clair Township, observed a vehicle travelling above the posted 80 km/h posted speed limit.  

A traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver was suspended.

Further investigation revealed the driver was breaching conditions of release, at which time they were placed under arrest without incident.

As a result, Brian HELWIG, a 41-year-old of Sarnia, has been charged under Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
• Driving while under suspension (two counts)
• Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
• Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on May 27, 2024, to speak to the charges. 

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.