(KINGSVILLE, ON) On September 9, 2024, just after 1:00 a.m., members of the Kingsville detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision on County Road 20, Town of Kingsville.
As a result of the investigation, Chad STENGER, 21-year-old of Kingsville, 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)
Dangerous operation
Young driver B.A.C. above zero
A 90-day Administrative Drivers License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 27, 2024, in the City of Windsor to speak to the charges.
Essex County OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.