Justin SMITH – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(SARNIA, ON) – A traffic stop led to an individual being charged for driving while impaired.

On November 25, 2024, shortly after 10:40 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on London Line, east of Murphy Road in Sarnia.

As a result of the investigation, Justin SMITH, 40-year-old of Sarnia, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act, and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with the following offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Driving while under suspension
• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
• Fail to surrender insurance card

A 14-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 December 20, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.

The 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.