MARTYN – Drunk Driving

(ESSA, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for driving while impaired in the Township of Essa.

On January 7, 2025, shortly 5:00 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP received a call for a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 56, just North of the 20th Sideroad in Essa Township.

The Officer arrived on scene shortly after, located a white 4 door passenger vehicle in the ditch on County Road 56. An ASD demand was issued and as of a result of the investigation the driver,

Elaina MARTYN, 29 years-old, of Essa, was charge with:  

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Resist Peace Officer

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 February 6, 2025, to answer to the charges.