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Essex 1/9/2026 10:05am
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO CHARGES
(LEAMINGTON, ON) - One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington.
On January 9, 2026, at approximately 2:23 am, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Southbridge Street in the Municipality of Leamington.
Cesar BARRIENTOS QUINTANILLA, 31-years-old of Leamington was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Turn - Not in Safety
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 January 20, 2026, to answer to the charges.