RUSTAMOV Was Arrested

(LAKESHORE, ON)-On January 4, 2025, at 9:28 p.m., members of the Lakeshore Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on County Road 22, Municipality of Lakeshore.

A good Samaritan called 911 to report a suspected impaired driver and remained with the vehicle that had come to a stop on County Road 22.

Officers arrived on scene and arrested the driver; they were transported to a local OPP detachment.

As a result, Rustam RUSTAMOV, a 40-year-old of Windsor, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Resist Peace Officer (Two Counts)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to speak to the charges on January 17, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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 reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.