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Essex 1/12/2026 8:55am
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGES

(LEAMINGTON, ON) - One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington.

On January 9, 2026, at approximately 9:49 pm, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Erie Street South in the Municipality of Leamington.

William STORREY, 50-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)

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 23, 2026, to answer to the charges.


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