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Belly-Bump Rollover Leads To Charges

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Atikokan Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged the driver of a tractor trailer unit after a single vehicle collision on Highway 622.

On October 20, 2025, at approximately 2:00 pm, Atikokan OPP responded to a report of a truck collision on Highway 622 at the Rawn Reservoir. A tractor trailer unit with a fully loaded belly-dump gravel trailer lost control on a corner and rolled off the highway. The vehicle was a total loss and the driver walked away with only minor injury.

Kevin Terry ANDERSON, 49-years-old from Atikokan was issued a Provincial Offence Notice and is charged with one count of careless driving.

Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) collisions on OPP-patrolled roads remain a serious road safety issue. Aggressive and careless driving behaviours such as speeding, improper lane changes and following too closely are among the lead contributing factors in CMV collisions every year. CMV safety and enforcement form part of the OPP’s Provincial Traffic Safety Strategy. Call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 to report dangerous driving behaviour. Road safety is the shared responsibility of all road users.  

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Kyle BATES Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan stopped a vehicle driver for driving contrary to conditions and found them to be impaired by drugs.

On May 14, 2025, at approximately 5:00 pm, an officer with the Atikokan Detachment OPP stopped a vehicle in the O’Brien Street area to check for compliance with court imposed conditions. Investigation determined that the driver was not compliant, and they were arrested at the scene. Signs of impairment were observed during the interaction and a field sobriety test was completed. The driver failed the test and was brought before an OPP expert to complete a drug impairment evaluation.  

Kyle BATES, 36-years-old, from Atikokan is charged criminally with: failing to comply with a release order other than to attend court, impaired operation alcohol and drugs, and possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine). The accused received a 90-day driver license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was held by police for a bail hearing scheduled for May 15, 2025, in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice.

This year Canada Road Safety Week (CRSW) runs from May 13 to May 19. CRSW is a public education and enforcement campaign designed to increase public compliance with traffic laws. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Please do your part to help everyone get to and from their destinations safely every time you head out on the road. 

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Belinda ROBINSON Was Arrested Again #RepeatOffender #3Strikes

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan stopped a drug impaired driver who was also breaching judicial release conditions.

On May 10, 2025, at approximately 7:00 pm, the Atikokan OPP stopped a vehicle on Hwy 11 after observing it cross the center line. The officer suspected impairment and conducted a standardized field sobriety test. The driver failed the test and was arrested. Additional investigation determined the driver was violating judicial release conditions. A drug recognition exam was completed at the Atikokan Detachment.

Belinda ROBINSON, 57-years-old, from Atikokan is charged with: impaired operation alcohol or drugs, refusing to comply with a demand, possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine), and two counts of fail to comply with a release order other than to attend court.

The accused’s driver license was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The accused was held by police and has a bail hearing scheduled for May 14, 2025, in the Thunder Bay Ontario Court of Justice.

The Rainy River District Detachment OPP is committed to improving road safety through increased enforcement, and public education. The public can do its part by reporting impaired drivers. If you suspect someone is driving impaired call 9-1-1. Road safety is everyone’s shared responsibility. 

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GOOSE Arrested For Donuts

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan have laid mischief charges after receiving a complaint about a pick-up truck doing donuts in a business parking lot.

On April 16, 2025, at approximately 6:00 pm, the Atikokan OPP received a complaint that a pick-up truck was doing donuts in a parking lot on MacKenzie Avenue in Atikokan.

Investigation determined that the driver’s actions had covered some parked vehicles with mud and dirt. The driver was taken into custody by responding officers.

James William GOOSE, 37-years-old, from Atikokan is charged with one count of mischief obstruct interrupt or interfere with lawful use of property.

The accused was released by police and has a first appearance in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on May 29, 2025.

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Savannah BARR Was Arrested

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – An impaired driver that hit the ditch prompted a 9-1-1 call from a concerned citizen.

On April 1, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, officers with the Atikokan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 9-1-1 call from a concerned citizen reporting that an impaired driver was in the ditch in the Steep Rock Road area of town.

Officers attended and verified that alcohol was involved in the collision. An approved screening device test was demanded. The driver failed the test and was arrested at the scene. The driver was then transported to the Atikokan Detachment where additional breath testing was completed.

Savannah BARR, 29-years-old from Atikokan is charged criminally with one count operation while impaired drugs and alcohol, and one count of operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs and over. The involved vehicle was impounded for seven days, and the accused received a 90-day driver licence suspension.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on May 29, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Rudy MARTINOVIC Was Arrested

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Investigation into a single vehicle collision resulted in criminal charges for the impaired driver.  

On March 26, 2025, at approximately 8:00 am, officers with the Atikokan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Hwy 622 and Sumac Road.    

Officers determined that the driver had been drinking and demanded an approved screening device test. The driver failed the test and was taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Atikokan Detachment where additional breath testing was completed by a Qualified Technician.    

Rudy MARTINOVIC, 40-years-old, from Shuniah Ontario is charged criminally with one count operation while impaired drugs and alcohol, and one count of operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs and over. The involved vehicle was impounded for seven days, and the accused received a 90-day driver licence suspension.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on May 29, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Violent Home Invasion – Wayne LYYTINEN Charged

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan have arrested and charged one individual with numerous charges following an altercation.

On March 16th, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Atikokan OPP Detachment responded to a reported break and enter incident on Maple Crescent in Atikokan. Officers attended and spoke to several individuals. Through the investigation, it was determined that a male had broken into a residence with a weapon an altercation took place, resulting in minor injuries.

As a result of this investigation, Wayne LYYTINEN, 42-years-old of Atikokan, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm x2

·        Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·        Pointing a Firearm x2

·        Disguise with Intent

·        Break, Enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence

·        Assault with a weapon x2

·        Assault

·        Armed Robbery

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Atikokan on the 4th of May 2025.

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Carter MacDonald – Drunk Driving

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Mandatory alcohol screening detected an impaired driver who was stopped for a moving violation.  

On March 3, 2025, at approximately 3:00 am, members of the Atikokan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle after seeing a stop sign related moving violation.

Officers demanded alcohol screening as part of the traffic stop. The driver failed the mandatory alcohol screening and was arrested at the scene. The driver was transported to the Atikokan Detachment where additional breath testing was completed by way of demand.

Carter MacDonald, 23-years-old, from Atikokan is charged criminally with one count of impaired operation alcohol or drug, and one count of impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs and over. The accused was also charged provincially with a novice driver and insurance violation.    

The accused driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on March 27, 2025, to speak to the charges

Under Canada’s Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) law, drivers must immediately comply with a police officer’s demand for a breath sample, even in the absence of any suspicion that they have consumed alcohol. If you suspect that a driver is impaired, do not hesitate to call 9-1-1. By doing so, you could be saving a life.

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JOHN MANFORD: Drunk Driving

(ATIKOKAN ON,) Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following a traffic complaint.

On February 17, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m. the Provincial Communications Centre received a phone call from a concerned citizen who reported a possible impaired driver as they had observed concerning driving behaviour. Police began patrolling the Town of Atikokan looking for the motor vehicle

At approximately 3:00 a.m. police located a vehicle parked at the corner of MacKenzie Avenue and Mercury Avenue in the Town of Atikokan matching the description. Police found the driver to be sleeping in the driver’s seat.

While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and conducted an impaired driving investigation.

As a result of the investigation, JOHN MANFORD a 18-year-old male from Atikokan Ontario was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Atikokan on the 27th of March, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com/273. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Kyle Bates Was Arrested

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – On January 26th, just before 9:00 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment (Atikokan) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a motor vehicle swerving on Highway 11B in the Town of Atikokan

A short time after receiving the call officers located the subject motor vehicle on Highway 11B in Atikokan and conducted a traffic stop to ensure the driver was fit to operate a motor vehicle. As a result on the investigation Kyle Bates a 36-year-old male from Atikokan ON has been charged :

  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Operation while impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

In addition to the charges, the driver received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

Rainy River District OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477

The accused was held in custody and appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice of Fort Frances for a bail court hearing on January 27, 2025, in the Town of Fort Frances

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.p3tips.com/273 where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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More Ditch Drunk Drivers Arrested

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Two separate single vehicle collisions with the ditch ended with drivers facing criminal impaired charges.

On January 8, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of the Atikokan Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 11 near Seine River.

Officers attended and found the driver of the vehicle to be obviously impaired by drug consumption. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the Atikokan Detachment where a Drug Recognition Evaluation was completed by way of demand.

Heather SOLOMON, 48-years old, from Garden River Ontario is charged with one count of impaired operation alcohol or drug, one count of dangerous operation, one count of possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, and one count of care or control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available. The accused’s vehicle was impounded for seven days, and driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on January 30, 2025, to speak to the charges.

On January 12, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., members of the Atikokan OPP responded to another report of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 11 near Lerome Lake.

Investigation determined that the driver was obviously impaired by alcohol consumption. The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the Atikokan Detachment where breath testing was completed by demand.

Brette CAIN, 35-years-old, from Atikokan Ontario is charged with one count of impaired operation alcohol or drug, and one count of impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 milligrams and over. The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on January 30, 2025, to speak to the charges.

Impaired driving continues to be a serious public safety issue on local roads and highways. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired call 911. Road safety is the shared responsibility of all road users.

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Alexander TEMPLAR Was Arrested Again

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – A weekend vehicle theft resulted in the arrest of one person who is now facing several charges.

On Saturday November 16, 2024, at approximately 6:00 pm, the Atikokan Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a 911 call that a pick-up truck was stolen from the Lone Pine area of Atikokan.

Vehicle tracking technology enabled officers to quickly locate the vehicle which was stopped in the Industrial Park area. One lone subject in the vehicle was immediately taken into custody by officers. Investigation revealed that the driver was obviously impaired, prohibited criminally and suspended from driving as well as on probation.

Alexander TEMPLAR, 26-years-old, from Atikokan is charged with the following offences:

  • Theft of motor vehicle
  • Operation while prohibited
  • Failure to comply with a demand
  • Fail to comply with probation
  • Fail to comply with peace bond
  • Assault police
  • Driving while under suspension.

The accused had a bail hearing and was remanded into custody. The next court appearance is scheduled for November 18, 2024, in Fort Frances.

The OPP is asking anyone with information on this incident to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you prefer to remain anonymous you can provide information to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.tipshelp.com.

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Reginald Galbraith – Drunk Driving

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – A traffic complaint about a motorhome swerving on the road ended with the arrest of an impaired driver.

On September 2, 2024, at approximately 8:00 pm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan responded to a report of a motorhome that was swerving all over the road. Officers located the vehicle on Highway 11 near Armis Lake and conducted a vehicle stop.

The responding officer determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol and conducted a roadside screening test. The driver failed the test and was arrested and transported to the Atikokan OPP detachment where additional breath testing was completed by demand.  

Reginald Galbraith, 72-years-old, from Thunder Bay is charged with one count of impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs plus. The accused’s driver’s license was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on October 24, 2024, to speak to the charge.

Fact about impaired driving, the offence of impaired operation doesn’t mean the vehicle or conveyance needs to be moving. In law, operation is presumed if a person is occupying the driver’s seat. The onus is on the accused to establish that they did not occupy that seat for the purpose of setting the conveyance in motion. Road safety is the shared responsibility of everyone. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1.   

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Gregory KOZLOWSKI Was Arrested

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – A drug trafficking investigation in Atikokan resulted in an arrest and seizure of approximately 115 grams of cocaine.

On August 30, 2024, at approximately 2:30 pm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan assisted by the Rainy River District OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and the Northwest Region Canine Unit stopped a vehicle travelling from Thunder Bay to Atikokan.

As part of the investigation the driver was arrested, and the vehicle was searched incident to arrest. Officers located approximately 115 grams (4 ounces) of suspected Schedule I cocaine worth an estimated street value of $11,500. Police also seized the vehicle and cell phone as offence related property.

Gregory KOZLOWSKI, 30-years-old from Atikokan is charged with one count of possession of a Schedule I controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused has been held in custody and is scheduled to have a bail hearing on August 31, 2024.

If you have any information about the trafficking of illicit drugs, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit tips online at www.tipshelp.com.

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Lance FUSZ – Drunk Driving

(ATIKAMEKSHENG FIRST NATION, ON) – A driver was charged with impaired driving after police located a parked vehicle.

On July 18, 2024, shortly after 3:30 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a parked vehicle at a local business on Reserve Road, Atikameksheng First Nation.

The vehicle was located, and after conducting an investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing.

Lance FUSZ, 38 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code- five counts
  • Failure to comply with release order
  • Driving while under suspension – three counts

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on July 25, 2024, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.