18 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

Source: OPP
Date: Thu Jan 9 06:15:59 MST 2025

(LAKESHORE, ON)-On January 3, 2025, at 2:40 a.m., members form the Lakeshore detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on 1st Street near Railway Avenue in Belle River, Municipality of Lakeshore.

Officers arrived on scene and spoke to the driver of the vehicle. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment.


Ethan COURNOYER, an 18-year-old of Lakeshore, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:



� Operation while impaired � alcohol and drugs

� 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 21, 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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