Blue Water Bridge. (2026 Blackburn Media file photo by Natalia Vega)Blue Water Bridge. (2026 Blackburn Media file photo by Natalia Vega)
Sarnia

Impaired driver nabbed in early morning arrest at BWB

A 48-year-old man from Chicago has been charged with impaired driving while attempting to cross the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) into Point Edward.

It happened just before 8 a.m. on Monday, October 19.

Officers with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) notified Lambton OPP, who arrested the driver.

His licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for a week.

The accused was released from police custody and has a court date set for November 23 in Sarnia.

Police are urging the public to report impaired driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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