A Windsor man is facing charges after an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) on an OPP patrol vehicle in Essex triggered a notification.
On November 24, 2025, at approximately 1:12 p.m., an officer on general patrol on Highway 3 in Essex was alerted by the ALPR of a traffic infraction.
The investigation into the notification has resulted in a 45-year-old man being arrested and charged with uttering threats, obstructing a peace officer, resisting a peace officer, driving while under suspension, failing to properly wear a seat belt, and driving with a coated window-view obstructed.
The ALPR system continuously scans license plates around a patrol vehicle and notifies the operating officer of any hits. For example, if the system scanned the license plate of a stolen vehicle, it would notify the officer of a potential criminal offense.
If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).