Paula DICKSON – Drunk Driving

(ESSEX, ON) – A driver was arrested after police located their vehicle in a snowbank on Brian Avenue East in the Municipality of Essex.

On February 2, 2025, at approximately 11:10 p.m., the Essex County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle driving into a pile of snow on Brian Avenue East in the Municipality of Essex.  

Police located the vehicle, and after investigating, 55-year-old Paula DICKSON, of Essex is charged with the following offences:

• Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor on February 18, 2025.

Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be contacted at anytime at 1-888-310-1122 or if an emergency 9-1-1.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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