(ESSA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver involved in a single vehicle collision with impaired operation in the Township of Essa.



On March 19, 2025, shortly after 4:00 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a single motor vehicle in the ditch in the area of Underhill Court and 5th line in the Township of Essa. No injuries were reported.



Upon arrival the driver Laura DI VALENTIN, 61-years-old of Essa Township, displayed obvious signs of impairment and was arrested at 4:36 p.m. for the following:



Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on May 1, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

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