Michelle LARUE-SMITH Was Arrested

(LAKESHORE, ON) – A driver was arrested after police located a vehicle pulled onto the shoulder on Puce Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore.

On January 24, 2025, at approximately 9:20 a.m., the Essex County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a damaged vehicle being driven erratically on County Road 22 in Lakeshore.  

Police located the vehicle on the shoulder of Puce Road in Lakeshore.

Michelle LARUE-SMITH, 54-years-old of Lakeshore is charged with the following offences:

• Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
• Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on February 6, 2025.

Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be contacted at anytime at 1-888-310-1122 or if an emergency 9-1-1.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Over 150,000 Monthly Readers! 1 Million+ Across the entire FreePress Network.