(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington.
On March 22, 2026, at approximately 2:27 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Wellington Street in the Municipality of Leamington.
Mario PINA MENDOZA, 36-years-old of Wheatley was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act offences:
- Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code (four counts)
- Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit
- Fail to have insurance card
A 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on June 18, 2026, to answer to the charges.
The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 9-1-1 immediately.
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).