Motorist charged with impaired driving

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 25-1164
Motorist charged with impaired driving

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 35-year-old man for impaired driving.

Shortly before 11 a.m. on January 4, 2025, officers responded to a possible impaired driver in the area of Tecumseh Road East and Lauzon Road. Witnesses reported a grey jeep being driven erratically and striking several vehicles. Officers arrived at the scene and observed the Jeep stopped on the shoulder of Tecumseh Rd. E., near Forest Glade Drive.

When officers spoke to the suspect motorist, they detected a strong odour of alcohol on his breath and other signs of impairment, including glassy eyes and slurred speech. Several bottles of alcohol were scattered inside of the vehicle.

The motorist was arrested for impaired driving and transported to police headquarters, where he failed a breath test.

Jonathan Wesley Rodger has been charged with impaired operation of a conveyance with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.