A Macomb woman is facing charges after she allegedly drove drunk on the wrong side of the freeway in Macomb County, as reported by The Detroit News. Alexandria Marie Remington, 37, of Macomb Township, was said to have been driving a black Dodge Ram pickup truck north in the southbound lanes on M-53 near 23 Mile Road around midnight on March 18, leading officers to take drastic measures to prevent a potentially fatal encounter.
According to FOX 2 Detroit, police efforts to stop Remington included shutting down the freeway to oncoming traffic, the incident ended without collision they confirmed, with Remington's vehicle halting at 27 Mile Road. Statements from the police highlighted the smell of alcohol on Remington's breath and her refusal to undergo a breathalyzer test, necessitating her arrest on the spot.
Charged with operating under the influence and possession of drug analogs, Remington could face up to two years if convicted for the analog possession, with the intoxicated operation charge being a misdemeanor. Her attorney, Avis Choulagh, when reached by email, commented no on the situation as per The Detroit News. She is set to appear in court on Tuesday, where she will be arraigned, following her bond set at $25,000.
After the ordeal, Shelby Township Police released dashcam footage of the incident, with Police Chief Robert Shelide expressing his gratitude for the quick action of the officers involved, stating, "I am thankful for our officer’s quick response to alert other drivers and shut down the freeway, helping to avoid a serious head-on crash," as shared by ClickOnDetroit. With the police's stance on intoxicated driving being decidedly firm, the chief declared an unyielding stance against such violations within Shelby Township.
