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Brian MARION – Drunk Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – A person was charged after police were called to a vehicle in the ditch on Astles Road and Highway 557.

On September 4, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a blue pickup truck that crashed in the ditch.  The complainant also reported that the male driver was out of the truck and too drunk to stand. Police arrived a short afterwards and spoke to the lone driver who was stumbling and only wearing one shoe. A strong odour of alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath and displayed signs of alcohol impairment. Police also learned the person was previously prohibited from driving. He was arrested and the vehicle was towed and impounded.

Brian MARION, 53-years-old, from Sault Ste. Marie was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 2, 2025.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Keegan DAY Was Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has made an arrest following an early-morning call.

On August 27, 2025, at approximately 3:45 a.m., officers responded to a residence on Jacques Street in the Town of Blind River after the homeowners reported finding an unknown individual sleeping on their couch.

Police arrived a short time later and arrested the individual, who was known to them. The person was transported to the Blind River detachment and lodged until sober.

Keegan DAY, 34 years old from Blind River was charged with: Unlawfully in dwelling house.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on November 6, 2025.

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Joshua BOYER Was Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged after vehicle stop on Highway 17, North Shore Township.

On August 24, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a possible impaired driver complaint. Information was that of a black Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) swerving between lanes and very inconsistent speeds. The black SUV was located and stopped by police. Readily accessible cannabis was located in the vehicle and approximately 20 suspected Ecstasy tablets in the driver’s possession. They were arrested and later assessed by an OPP Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) and subsequently charged.

Joshua BOYER, 38-years-old, of Mississauga First Nation was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – Drugs
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Possession of a Schedule III Substance

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 2, 2025.

The OPP would like to remind the motoring public to drive sober; this includes drug consumption as well. Impairment by drugs is a crime under the Criminal Code and drivers are subject to the same penalties as those who are charged with driving while impaired by alcohol.  A charge of impairment by drugs involves all drugs, be it prescription, over-the-counter and those that are illegal. 

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Jessica-Ann BALLAN – Impaired Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- On Monday, August 11, 2025, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Highway 17 in the Town of Blind River.

At approximately 6:45 p.m., police observed a white pickup truck in the southbound ditch on Highway 17 near Frammpet Drive and while speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed. The driver was arrested and transported to Blind River detachment for further testing.

Jessica-Ann BALLAN, 43 years old from Iron Bridge was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 02, 2025. The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP continues to encourage the public to report motorists suspected of driving impaired by calling 9-1-1 or contacting the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Nahshon BALFOUR – Impaired Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays 32nd impaired charge in 2025.

On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., members from the East Algoma OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 17 west of Blind River. The white car was all over the road, turning on the headlights off and on and driving into on coming traffic.

A short time later police observed the white car travelling eastbound on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River and initiated a traffic stop.  

Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that the individual was impaired by an intoxicating substance. The driver was then arrested and transported to the Blind River Detachment for further testing.

Nahshon BALFOUR, 21 years old from Brantford, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – drug

·      Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 04, 2025. The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP continues to encourage the public to report motorists suspected of driving impaired by calling 9-1-1 or contacting the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Uddin MOHAMMED Facing Numerous Charges

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E) Team on patrol in Blind River over the Civic Day Long Weekend.

On Monday, August 4, 2025, the OPP’s T.I.M.E. Team was conducting traffic enforcement in the Town of Blind River.

At approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the OPP T.I.M.E. team observed an eastbound commercial motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed while overtaking another vehicle on Causley Street. A traffic stop was initiated.

The driver became argumentative with police and refused to provide a driver’s licence or vehicle documents. Despite several requests, the driver failed to identify themselves. The individual was then assisted out of the vehicle and placed under arrest. The driver resisted, and a brief struggle ensued before the officer gained control. The individual was subsequently transported to the Blind River detachment.

Ahmed Uddin MOHAMMED, 42 years old from Mississauga was charged with:

·      Resist peace officer

·      Obstruct peace officer

·      Fail to surrender daily log

·      Driver of commercial motor vehicle-fail to surrender proof of insurance

·      Driver fail to surrender licence

·      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

·      Speeding

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 2, 2025.

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18 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- On Sunday, July 27, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a black pickup truck that had been taken without consent from a garage on Huron Avenue in the Town of Blind River.

The driver was known to the complainant and later, at approximately 2:15 a.m., officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Algoma Mills. Upon arrival, police determined that the vehicle involved in the collision was the same pickup truck reported stolen earlier from Blind River.

While speaking with the driver, officers determined alcohol had been consumed. The individual was arrested at the scene and transported to the Blind River OPP detachment for further processing.

Paul RILEY, 18 years old from Blind River was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Take motor vehicle without consent

·      Fail to have insurance card

·      Drive motor vehicle, no licence

·      Drive motor vehicle, no permit

·      Drive motor vehicle, no plates

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on October 2, 2025. The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP continues to encourage the public to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911 or contacting the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Adrian FLONK Was Arrested Again

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- Traffic stop leads to arrest of prohibited driver in Blind River.

On Monday July 21, 2025, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol duties on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River.

At approximately 1:45 p.m., police observed an eastbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed as it entered a construction zone at the intersection of Causley Street and Huron Street. A traffic stop was initiated, and the vehicle turned onto Lawton Street-a one-way street-before being directed into a nearby coffee shop parking lot.

During the interaction, police determined that the driver held a licence with an Ignition Interlock condition but was operating a vehicle without the required device. Further investigation revealed that the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle unless equipped with an interlock device.

As a result, the driver was arrested, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

Adrian FLONK, 50 years old from Bowmanville was charged with: Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on September 4, 2025.

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MUHAMMAD & MUHAMMAD Charged

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two drivers after numerous traffic complaints on Highway 17.  

On July 16, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the OPP received numerous complaints pertaining to a black sports car and a white sports car racing and driving dangerously. Both cars were stopped a short time later on Highway 17, Plumber Additional Township, and both drivers were charged accordingly.

Javed MUHAMMAD, 19-years-old, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was charged with – Careless Driving.

Ali MUHAMMAD, 20-years-old, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was charged with – Careless Driving.

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Amy SWANSON – Drunk Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police lays 26th impaired charged in 2025.

On Sunday July 6, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the OPP responded to complaints of a grey SUV in a ditch on Highway 557 near Astles Road in the Town of Blind River.

During the interaction with the driver, police determined that alcohol had been consumed. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to the Blind River detachment for further testing.

Amy SWANSON, 62 years-old from Western Springs, Illinois was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 7, 2025. The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP continues to encourage the public to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911 or contacting the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Stolen Vehicle Recovered – 2 Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people in a stolen vehicle.

On June 25, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers were on general patrol, Highway 17 Blind River, when they received stolen vehicle notification from the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR). This alert was in relation to an east bound grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).

A short time later, a strategic stop involving multiple police vehicles was safely and effectively executed. The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested and numerous property items were seized. Some of those items included over 27 grams of suspected cocaine, an imitation handgun, drug paraphernalia, digital scale, dimes bags, homemade bong, and numerous cell phones.  

Jason CHORNYJ, 47-years-old, from Aweres Township, was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Failure to comply with Undertaking

Arreal REED, 35-years-old, from Sault Ste. Marie, was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5000
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
  • Traffick in Schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm

Both accused persons were scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on June 26, 2025.

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5 Students Sent To Hospital Following School Bus Collision

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and a commercial motor vehicle at the intersection of Causley Street and Hanes Avenue in the Town of Blind River.

At the time of the incident, the school bus was transporting seventeen elementary students from Blind River Public School and St. Mary’s Catholic School.

Five students were transported to the Blind River hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Any person with information or dashcam footage regarding this incident should contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Daniel TRIVERS – Drunk Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- On Sunday, June 15, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a driver asleep at the wheel of a white car parked on Eldorado Road in Town of Blind River.

Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver slouched over in the driver’s seat with the engine running, positioned on the shoulder of the road just a few feet from the stop sign at Highway 17. After several verbal cues and knocking on the window, the driver eventually woke up. While speaking with the driver, police determined that alcohol had been consumed. A subsequent arrest was made, and the driver was transported to the Blind River detachment for further testing.

Daniel TRIVERS, 28 years-old from Iron Bridge was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 7, 2025. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension, and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7days.

The OPP continues to encourage the public to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911 or contacting the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Echo PELLETIER – Impaired Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- Unwanted person located in parked vehicle and charged with impaired driving.

On Monday June 9, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of unwanted persons on Wellington Street in the Town of Blind River.

Upon arrival, officers located a blue pickup truck with two individuals inside. While speaking with the driver, officers observed a cannabis vaporizer on the floor of the vehicle and determined that the driver was impaired by an intoxicating substance. A subsequent arrest was made, and the driver was transported to Blind River detachment for further testing.

Echo PELLETIER, 42 years-of-age from Blind River was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drug
  • Fail to attend for court – as per undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 7, 2025. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol continue to pose a significant threat on Ontario roads.

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Lydia CADA Was Arrested

(BLIND RIVER, ON)- A traffic stop for an insecure load resulted in a prohibited driving charge.  

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol duties on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River when officers observed an eastbound black pick-up truck carrying a paddle boat in its bed that was not properly secured.

A traffic stop was initiated and the pick-up truck pulled onto White Drive. A query revealed that the driver was operating the vehicle while prohibited. Consequently, the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

Lydia CADA, 52 years-of-age from Windsor was charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on August 7, 2025.