George LACOURSE – Drunk Driving

(BAYHAM, ON) – An individual is facing charges following a traffic stop.

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at approximately 3:59 p.m., police stopped and investigated a vehicle on Light Line in the Municipality of Bayham.

George LACOURSE, a 72-year-old from Port Burwell was charged with the following offences:

·      Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) (Criminal Code)

·      Operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs (Criminal Code)

·      Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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