Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision in a parking lot on Broadway Street in the Town of Paris at approximately 3:53 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that a vehicle had collided with several parked vehicles. During the interaction, officers observed signs of impairment. The driver completed an Approved Screening Device (ASD) test at the roadside, which resulted in a “Fail.” The individual was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Christine HOWES, 58-years-old, from Brant County, has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code:
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
- Dangerous Operation
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on May 22, 2025. Additionally, the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.
