(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On February 4, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., while conducting general patrol, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Highway 40, north of Lasalle Line, St. Clair Township.
As a result of the investigation, Chad CROUSE, 21-year-old of Sarnia, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with the following offences:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Dangerous operation
- Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted speed limit
- Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
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 March 10, 2025, in the City of Sarnia.
The Lambton County OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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