(LAKESHORE, ON) - A member of the Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment observed a golf cart being operated on the road on Monday evening.

On October 13, 2025, at approximately 7:21 pm, an officer was on patrol on Caille Avenue in the Municipality of Lakeshore, when they observed a male operating a golf cart on the road.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking to the driver, detected signs of impairment. As a result, driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

Eugene CIPPARONE, a 48-year-old of Lakeshore was charged under the Criminal Code and the Off-Road Vehicle Act with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Unlawfully drive Off Road Vehicle on highway
• Drive off-road vehicle - no number plate
• Fail to surrender permit for off-road vehicle
• Drive off-road vehicle - no insurance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled the appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on October 28, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension was issued and vehicle impounded for 7 days as per statue.