(LAKESHORE, ON)- On January 11, 2025, at 1:52 a.m., a member of Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol when they observed a vehicle being operated by a suspected impaired driver on County Road 22 near Beechwood Drive, Municipality of Lakeshore.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon speaking to the driver determined that they had previously consumed alcohol. As a result, they were arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment.


Blake BAIN, a 25-year-old of Lakeshore, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

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 28, 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.

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