Renee POTVIN Was Arrested – Details Released

Source: OPP
Date: Tue Jul 22 07:20:02 MST 2025

(LEAMINGTON, ON)- On July 16, 2025, at approximately 11:33 a.m., members of the Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment conducted a traffic stop Satinwood Cresent in the Municipality of Leamington.

Upon speaking to the driver, officers detected signs of impairment. The driver was taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further testing.

As a result, Renee POTVIN, 44-years-old, resident of Leamington, was charged under the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substance Act, Liquor Licence Control Act and the Cannabis Control Act with:



· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

· Operation while impaired – B.A.C. (80 plus)

· Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

· Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

· Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open baggage

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on July 31, 2025.

Essex County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.