Barbara LEBLANC Was Arrested

(WARWICK, ON) – Multiple traffic complaints led to an individual being arrested and charged with impaired driving.

On September 8, 2024, just after 10:30 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a possible impaired on Egremont Road, Township of Warwick. Police attended the area and subsequently located the vehicle and driver.

As a result of the investigation, Barbara LEBLANC, 59-year-old of London, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences:

• Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
• Failure or refusal to comply with demand
• Dangerous operation
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on October 8, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and the OPP will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

The Lambton County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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