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Erie County dispatcher arrested for drinking on the job

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The Sandusky Register reporters Erie County dispatcher Christie Johnson showed up to work yesterday smelling like alcohol.

A report shows it was "obvious" Johnson had been drinking. She was immediately taken into an interview room, where she was arrested.

According to a sheriff's report, Johnson had a blood alcohol level of .103, which is over the legal limit.

This morning Johnson is on paid leave from her job and facing charges of driving while under suspension and OVI.

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