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Oshawa woman charged after allegedly driving impaired, failing to put toddler in car seat

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A 35-year-old woman from Oshawa has been charged after allegedly driving while impaired, with a toddler not secured in a car seat.

Durham Regional Police said on Sunday at around 9 p.m., officers received a report of a suspected impaired driver.

According to police, officers stopped the suspect vehicle in the area of Simcoe Street and Highway 401.

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Police said as officers approached the vehicle, a small child was allegedly seen in the back seat, not in a car seat.

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Police also allege there was open alcohol within the child’s reach.

A 35-year-old woman has been charged with impaired operation and failing to ensure toddler property secured.

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