(WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION, ON) – An individual is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop on Walpole Island First Nation.
On March 31, 2026, just before 3:30 p.m., members of the Walpole Island Police Service were conducting general patrol when they initiated a traffic stop on Chiefs Road.
During the investigation, further testing was required. Members of the Lambton Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were engaged to assist.
As a result, Thomas ALTIMAN, 26-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act, and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with the following offences:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm (two counts)
- Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm (two counts)
- Transport firearm, weapon prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner (two counts)
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (two counts)
- Mischief – interfere with lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property – under $5000
- Drive motor vehicle – no licence
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia.
The Walpole Island Police Service and Lambton OPP remain 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.