Luis HERNANDEZ CASTILLO – Drunk Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – A traffic stop led to one individual being arrested and charged for driving while impaired.

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Lutsch Avenue, Municipality of Leamington.

As a result of the investigation, Luis HERNANDEZ CASTILLO, 25-year-old of Leamington, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
• Fail to notify change of address

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 September 25, 2024, in the City of Windsor to speak to the charges.

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

The Essex 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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