(PETROLIA, ON) – On November 18, 2020 at approximately 11:30 p.m. members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol in the Town of Petrolia.
Lambton OPP members locate a vehicle and initiate a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage, at which time a roadside screening device was administered. A reading of “FAIL” was determined. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and provided two samples over the legal limit.
Jeffrey THOMPSON, 52 year old of Enniskillen TWP, has been charged with Operation While Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia, Ontario at a later date.
If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.