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Ajaypal SINGH – Careless Driving

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – A public complaint about a dangerous truck driver resulted in several charges for a Thunder Bay resident. 

On June 21, 2024 at approximately 8:00 pm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan received a public complaint about a tractor trailer unit (TTU) log truck that was driving dangerously on Highway 11 near the Rainy River District border with Thunder Bay. The TTU forced another vehicle onto the shoulder of the highway and was observed to be repeatedly crossing over the center line into the oncoming lane.

Atikokan OPP acquired video of the offence and began an investigation that was assisted by the Ministry of Transportation Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Branch and the Canada Border Services Agency Inland Immigration Enforcement Branch.

Ajaypal SINGH, 24-years-old from Thunder Bay is charged with the following offences under the Highway Traffic Act:

·        Careless driving

·        Falsify record or document (OReg 556/06)

·        Drive commercial motor vehicle without inspection

The defendant is summoned to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on September 20, 2024 to answer to the charges.

It is every driver’s responsibility to share our roads safely. This is particularly important when large commercial vehicles are present. Commercial Motor Vehicle safety forms part of the OPP’s overall Provincial Traffic Safety Strategy. If you see driving behaviour that puts the public at risk call 911. You do make a difference.

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Justin Mosbeck Was Arrested

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – An afternoon vehicle stop to inspect maintenance resulted in the driver’s arrest after they failed a roadside alcohol test.  

On June 22, 2024, at approximately 2:30 pm, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Atikokan Detachment stopped a vehicle in the Don Park area of Atikokan to inspect equipment after vehicle maintenance issues were observed. The officer detected the odour of alcohol and made a demand for a roadside test. The driver failed the roadside test and was arrested for the offence.  Additional testing was conducted at the Atikokan Detachment by a Qualified Technician.

Justin Mosbeck, 34-years-old, from Atikokan is charged criminally with one count each of impaired operation alcohol or drugs, and impaired operation blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). The accused also received a 90-day licence suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on July 25, 2024, to answer to the charge.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring road safety through education and enforcement. Impaired driving is a public safety emergency. If you see an impaired driver, call 911. Road safety is the shared responsibility of all road users.

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Cocaine Bust – Five Arrested – Names Released

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Five people were arrested following a search warrant execution at a residence in the Mercury Avenue East area of Atikokan.

On February 29, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., members of the Atikokan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Rainy River District Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Northwest Region Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Northwest Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Northwest Region Canine Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Mercury Avenue East in Atikokan.

Four people are facing a variety of charges as the investigation continues. Officers seized a number of suspected illicit substances including approximately 70 grams of cocaine, crack cocaine, over 130 narcotic pills, and approximately 15 grams of fentanyl. Officers also seized over $6,000 in cash and drug trafficking equipment. The drugs have an estimated street value of approximately $25,000.

Joshua Ray VERAN, 35 years old of Atikokan; Meagan Elizabeth VERAN, 35 years old of Atikokan; Kimo Jhevani ALLEN, 23 years old of North York, and Kamal HOLDER, 33 years old of North York are all charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Possession of a controlled substance for trafficking – Schedule I (cocaine)
  • Possession of a controlled substance for trafficking – Schedule I (fentanyl)
  • Possession of a controlled substance for trafficking – Schedule I (oxycodone)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Joshua VERAN and Meagan VERAN also face an additional criminal charge of fail to comply with probation. 

All of the accused are being held in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on March 1, 2024, for a bail hearing.