Leamington driver facing several charges after traffic stop

An Ontario Provincial Police vehicle is pictured in this file image. (Filo Photo/Ontario Provincial Police | Photo Credit: Bobb Barratt)

A Leamington man has been charged with several offences after a traffic stop.

On Monday at 1:58 p.m., Essex County OPP stopped a vehicle on Clark Street East in Leamington.

The 52-year-old man was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, and Liquor Licence and Control Act offences:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Drive without proper rear lights- motor vehicle
• Fail to stop for police
• Drive motor vehicle - no licence
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
• Use plates not authorized for vehicle
• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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

The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Windsor on May 20, to answer to the charges.

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).