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Several Charges Laid In Essex County Traffic Blitz

The Essex detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police took 26 unsafe commercial vehicles off local roads this week.

They, along with the Ministry of Transportation conducted a joint commercial motor vehicle safety blitz in Leamington and Tecumseh, on Monday and Tuesday.

A total of 47 commercial vehicles were inspected, and 26 were placed out of service, four licence plates were seized, and 67 charges were laid.

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Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.