Dresden bank to become new youth and community hub
Thamesville man faces impaired charges after stop in Dawn-Euphemia
December 19, 2025
The Independent
A Thamesville man is facing impaired driving charges after being stopped in Dawn-Euphemia.
Lambton OPP stopped a vehicle on Huffs Corners road near Lambton Line Wednesday around 5:40 pm. A 30-year-old Thamesville man was arrested and faces two impaired driving charges and operating a vehicle without insurance.
The man’s license has been suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for seven. He’ll appear in court to answer to the charges in February.
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