Amherstburg resident facing impaired driving charge

An Amherstburg resident is facing an impaired driving charge after a traffic stop by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex.

On June 20, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on South Talbot Road near Maidstone Avenue West in the Town of Essex.

A 49-years-old resident of Amherstburg was arrested and charged with 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 in Windsor July 27 to answer to the charges.

Amherstburg resident facing impaired driving charge