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Gore Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Caitlyn BAKER – Break & Enter, Theft

(GORE BAY, ON) – One person is facing charges after the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a break and enter.

On Sunday, May 15, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Manitoulin OPP received a call reporting a break and enter at a local business in the Town of Gore Bay. Police arrived on scene, and one person was arrested shortly after.

As a result, Caitlyn BAKER, 34-years-old from Burpee Township, was charged with:

·      Break and enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Mischief – destroys or damages property

·      Theft under $5,000

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on June 24, 2025.

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Brent BRIDEAU – Impaired Operation

(GORE BAY, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after police received a call about a possible impaired driver.

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call reporting a possible impaired driver in the Dawson Township. Police located the vehicle on Highway 540 near Evansville and initiated a traffic stop. Further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

As a result, Brent BRIDEAU, 62-years-old from Evansville, was charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on June 24, 2025.

The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Sleeping Driver In Middle Of Road Arrested

(GORE BAY, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged for impaired operation following a traffic hazard complaint on Highway 540 in the Township of Billings.

On November 24, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic hazard call on Highway 540 in the Township of Billings. Officers attended the location, and found a pickup truck parked in the middle of the road, with the driver asleep at the wheel. The driver was arrested on scene and transported to the Little Current detachment for further testing.

As a result, the driver, Howard CORBIERE, 66-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Dangerous operation

The driver’s licence was suspended, and the pickup truck was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on January 7, 2024.

The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.