(ESSA, ON)- Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with impaired driving following a traffic complaint in Essa Township.

Shortly before 3:00 pm on October 31, 2025, Nottawasaga OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Mill Street in Essa Township. Witnesses reported that the driver was observed swerving and slumped over the steering wheel. Officers located the vehicle and spoke with the driver. Based on their observations, officers determined the driver was impaired by drugs and placed under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Amanda BOLTON 44-years-old of New Tecumseth was charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on December 4, 2025, to answer to the charge.