Kimberley Mathers arraigned on Operating While Intoxicated, Third Offense Notice

Mount Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 51-year-old Kimberley Anne Mathers, of Chesterfield, was arraigned today on charges stemming from an alleged drunk driving vehicle collision.

It is alleged that on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Mathers was driving a 2026 Kia in Chesterfield Township and struck a Jeep Cherokee parked on the street. It is further alleged that Mathers was intoxicated at the time of the crash.

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Mathers was arraigned before Judge William H. Hackel, III in the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore, MI. Mathers is charged with the following:

• Operating While Intoxicated – 3rd Offense Notice, a felony, punishable by up to 5 years
• Third or Subsequent Offense Notice, mandatory vehicle immobilization if not forfeited, other combinations of sentence possible

These are the maximum charges available under the law based on the evidence presented to date.

Judge Hackel gave Mathers a $5,000 personal bond. He ordered her to not consume alcohol or drugs. She must have a SoberLink alcohol monitoring device by the end of the day and test four times daily. Within seven days, a psychiatrist’s evaluation must be submitted to the court with a recommendation of whether Mathers should attend intensive outpatient treatment or inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse. Mathers is scheduled for a Probable Conference before Judge Hackel at the 42-2 District Court on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

In a related matter, Mathers pled no contest to Operating While Impaired before District Court Judge Hackel on May 11, 2026. After she was arrested on May 13, 2026, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office filed an Emergency Bond Motion related to Mathers’ second arrest and the necessity of court intervention to protect the public and ensure compliance with the court’s orders.  At today’s hearing, Judge Hackel arraigned her on the bond violation in light of the new charge. Mathers pled not guilty to the bond violation. Judge Hackel set the matter for a Bond Hearing. Original bond conditions remain in place. The original sentencing date was adjourned by the court and the bond hearing will be scheduled by the court. 

“The defendant is charged with Operating While Intoxicated Third Offense, demonstrating a blatant disregard for the law and the safety of the community. Driving while under the influence is extremely dangerous conduct that places innocent lives at risk. This type of repeated behavior cannot and will not be tolerated, and our office will continue to pursue accountability for those who endanger the public in this manner,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.

The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the People. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All individuals who are accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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