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Traffic complaint in Essa leads to impaired driving charges for Brampton resident
July 25, 2025 · 0 Comments
Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have charged one individual with impaired driving following a traffic complaint.
Shortly after noon, on July 15, police responded to a traffic complaint near Young Street in Essa Township.
Witnesses reported that a driver appeared to be stumbling and unable to stand after exiting a vehicle in a business parking lot.
Officers located the vehicle and spoke with the driver. Based on police observations, officers determined the driver was impaired and placed him under arrest.
As a result of the investigation, Fasiha Khan, 38, of Brampton, was charged with: Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80-plus and Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Cocaine.
The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on Aug. 8, to answer to the charges.
If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.
You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers.
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