Sarnia Police Service officials allege: On Saturday June 14, 2025, at 7:55pm, citizens called police to report a possible impaired driver.
Information received was that a female was out of her vehicle acting erratically in the middle of Russell Street.
The vehicle was not moving and neighbors had attempted to move the vehicle for her, however the female driver seemed to be intoxicated.
Police arrived minutes later and observed a female displaying signs of intoxication by alcohol and attempting to re-enter the vehicle. She was placed under arrest and the vehicle towed from the scene. She was transported to SPS HQ and later provided two samples of breath, both more than twice the legal limit (170mgs).
A 38-year-old womanf Devine Street Sarnia, was released to a court date on charges of impaired driving and Over .08. Pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, her vehicle has been administratively impounded for 7 days and her licence suspended for 90 days.
Impaired driving is considered a crime in progress. Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs significantly reduces a driver’s reaction time, coordination, and judgment—endangering not only the driver but also passengers, other motorists, and pedestrians. Impaired driving will lead to criminal charges, licence suspension, vehicle impoundment, and serious injury or death.
Anyone who suspects impaired driving is urged to call 911 immediately.
