(TECUMSEH, ON) – On August 30, 2025, at approximately 7:50p.m., a member of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 3 near Sexton Sideroad in the Town of Tecumseh.
The officer observed a vehicle travelling at a speed of 125 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone, activated emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking to the driver, the officer determined that the driver had previously consumed alcohol.
As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.
Caroline HUMPHREY, 29-years-old, of Windsor, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus),
- Dangerous Operation.
The accused is scheduled to appear on September 10, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor to answer to the charges.
A 90-day administrative drivers licence suspension and 7-day vehicle impoundment were issued as per statute.
Essex County OPP remains committed to taking impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP on your mobile device.