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Hayden GAGNON – Drunk Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic stop in Kapuskasing for excessive smoke, led to the driver being charged for impaired driving.

On July 19, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in a parking lot on Riverside Drive in Kapuskasing, on a pickup truck that was generating a large amount of black exhaust smoke.

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that they had been consuming an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing. 

As a result of the investigation, Hayden GAGNON, 21 years of age of Smooth Rock Falls, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·        Unreasonable smoke

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 9, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued an additional 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – Two drivers were arrested for impaired on separate traffic stops in Kapuskasing this past weekend.

On July 19, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Brunelle Road North in Kapuskasing.

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that they had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing. 

As a result of the investigation, Maxime BROUSSEAU, 36 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with operation while impaired – drugs.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 9, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Brunelle Road North in Kapuskasing.

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that they had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing. The driver was also found to be breaching a previous release order, and a driver’s licence condition to have an ignition interlock device.

As a result of the investigation, James YAKOWENKO, 33 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while prohibited

·        Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device

·        Fail to comply with release order (two counts)

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·        Use plates not authorized for vehicle

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 9, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

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Jean PELLETIER – Drunk Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic stop in Kapuskasing led to a driver being charged for impaired driving.

On July 18, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Citi des Jeunes Boulevard in Kapuskasing.

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that they had been consuming an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing. 

As a result of the investigation, Jean PELLETIER, 65 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 9, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – Two separate investigations from earlier this year have resulted in charges for impaired driving. 

On January 30, 2024, shortly after 6:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a moose, on Highway 11 in Fauquier-Strickland.

The involved driver was transported via ambulance to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Upon investigation, officers determined the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. Officers attended the hospital, and a blood sample was taken from the driver and sent away for analysis.

On June 16, 2024, as a result of the investigation, Veronik GOSSELIN-CHABOT, 31 years of age of Becanour, QC, was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Driving vehicle with cannabis readily available

·        Drive motor vehicle, no permit

·        Driver motor vehicle, no plates

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 15, 2024, in Kapuskasing.

On April 26, shortly after 5:30 p.m., the James Bay OPP responded to a report of an unconscious person in the driver’s seat of a moving pickup truck, on Government Road in Kapuskasing.

Police arrived on scene, and the vehicle had been stopped by bumper contact with another vehicle. The involved driver was transported via ambulance to hospital. Officers attended the hospital, determined the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance, and a blood sample was taken and sent away for analysis.

On July 7, 2024, as a result of the investigation, Danielle DOSTIE, 34 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Dangerous operation

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on September 9, 2024, in Kapuskasing.

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Sandra ARSENAULT – Impaired Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in Kapuskasing led to an impaired driving charge.

On July 1, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program in Kapuskasing, when an officer stopped a vehicle on Ash Street.

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that they had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing. 

As a result of the investigation, Sandra ARSENAULT, 60 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 12, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Chance MATTINAS – Drunk Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic complaint led to impaired driving charges in Kapuskasing.

On June 28, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a suspected impaired driver on Highway 11, east of Kapuskasing.

Officers located and stopped the vehicle on Gurney Road in Kapuskasing and upon speaking with the driver, police determined that the driver had been consuming an alcohol beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing. Several bottles of open liquor containers were located in the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Chance MATTINAS, 29 years of age of Constance Lake, was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·        Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 12, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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4 Arrested In Drug Bust

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – Cocaine, methamphetamine, and morphine seized during the execution of a search warrant in Kapuskasing.

On June 27, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the North East Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at a residence on Byng Avenue in Kapuskasing.

During the investigation, four people were arrested, and police seized drugs suspected to be cocaine, lorazepam, diazepam, chlordiazepoxide, clonazepam, methamphetamine, morphine, a .22 calibre starter pistol, a cell phone, and $500 in Canadian currency. The total estimated street value of the seizure was $18,000. 

As a result of this investigation, Melissa BOUCHARD 39-years-of-age of Cochrane, Levi LEACH 33 years-of-age of Kapuskasing, and Myriam SIGOUIN 38 years-of-age of Kapuskasing, were arrested and charged with the following:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

·        Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking – Lorazepam (two counts)

·        Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking – Diazepam

·        Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking – Chlordiazepoxide

·        Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking – Clonazepam

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Further, Aaron HANSEN, 48 years-of-age of Kapuskasing was arrested and charged with the following:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

·        Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking – Lorazepam (two counts)

·        Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking – Diazepam

·        Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking – Chlordiazepoxide

·        Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking – Clonazepam

·        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

·        Failure to comply with release order (two counts)

Three of the above accused persons (Bouchard, Hansen, and Leach) were released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on a future date.

 The accused person Sigouin remains in custody and will next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on July 5, 2024.

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Stephane LEFEBVRE Was Arrested Again

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – An arrest was made after a rock was thrown through the window of the Kapuskasing Welcome Centre.

On June 3, 2024, shortly before 5:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call reporting a person had thrown a rock through the window of a building on Millview Road in Kapuskasing.

Police located the suspect shortly after, and as a result of the investigation, Stephane LEFEBVRE, 34 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with the following:

  • Mischief – destroys or damages property
  • Casing a disturbance
  • Fail to comply with probation order (two counts)

The accused was released and is to appear again before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 15, 2024 in Kapuskasing.

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Philippe DOYLE – Impaired Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic stop conducted in Kapuskasing led to an impaired driving arrest.

On May 8, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Ontario Avenue in Kapuskasing. 

Upon speaking with the driver police determined that they had been consuming an alcoholic beverage.  The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing Falls detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Philippe DOYLE, 41 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Operate unsafe vehicle
  • Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour
  • Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by a qualified driver
  • Novice driver – fail to surrender licence

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 3, 2024 in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Marcel LAFONTAINE Was Arrested

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – An officer-initiated traffic stop led to the driver being charged for several criminal offences.

On April 27, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was observed swerving on Riverside Drive in Kapuskasing.

Police spoke to the driver and determined that they had been consuming an intoxicating substance.  The driver was arrested and a search incident to arrest revealed the driver to be in possession of a substance suspected to be cocaine. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen, and the driver’s licence was suspended under the criminal code. The driver was transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Marcel LAFONTAINE, 48 years of age of Hearst, was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Take motor vehicle without consent
  • Operation while prohibited under the criminal code – two counts
  • Driving while under suspension (HTA)

The accused remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 13, 2024 in Kapuskasing.

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Brian WESLEY Was Arrested

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A traffic stop in Kapuskasing led to an arrest for driving while impaired by a drug.

On April 16, 2024, shortly before 6:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Byng Avenue in Kapuskasing. 

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Brian WESLEY, 56 years of age of Hearst, was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 13, 2024, in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Amelia FEDERINK Was Arrested

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A call to police reporting a suspected impaired driver, led to impaired driving and drug possession charges.

On April 20, 2024, shortly before midnight, 12:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call reporting a suspected impaired driver on Highway 11 near Fauquier. 

Police located the subject vehicle on Highway 11 in Kapuskasing, and a traffic stop was conducted. Upon speaking with the driver, police observed an object with lines of white powder residue in the vehicle. Police determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Amelia FEDERINK, 32 years of age of Sudbury, was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Novice driver – presence of drug
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 3, 2024 in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Drug Bust – SUTHERLAND & GAUVIN

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – Two separate arrests made by the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on April 5, 2024, led to drug trafficking charges in Kapuskasing.

On April 5, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., the James Bay OPP responded to an unwanted person call at a business on Cain Avenue. Police attended and arrested the subject of the complaint on an unrelated arrest warrant.

Police performed a search incident to arrest and seized drugs suspected to be fentanyl, and crystal methamphetamine (see attached photo.)

As a result of this investigation, Faith SUTHERLAND, 23-years-of-age, of Kapuskasing, was charged with the following:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

·        Enter premises when entry prohibited

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 13, 2024 in Kapuskasing.

Earlier that same day, April 5, 2024, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the James Bay OPP responded to a call reporting an assault that had reportedly occurred on March 30, 2024. The suspect in the case was located and arrested for the assault, and during a search incident to arrest, police seized drugs suspected to be methamphetamine.

As a result of this investigation, Joey GAUVIN, 51-years-of-age, of Kapuskasing, was charged with the following:

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·        Assault causing bodily harm

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 29, 2024 in Kapuskasing.

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Driving On Sidewalk, Honking Horn & Death Threats Leads To Arrest – Repeat Offender Arrested

(KAPUSKASING, ON) On April 8, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., the James Bay OPP received three separate calls reporting a suspected impaired driver in a pick-up truck on Brunetville Road in Kapuskasing.

Callers reported aggressive driving, driving onto the sidewalk, and the driver honking at everyone. Police located the driver and vehicle on Lemarier Street in Kapuskasing, and determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Nikolas VALLIERE, 23 years of age of Kapuskasing, was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Dangerous operation

·        Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

·        Trafficking a schedule I substance – Cocaine

·        Trafficking a schedule IV substance – lorazepam

·        Assault a peace officer

·        Failure to comply with a release order (four counts)

The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing.

Both accused persons were issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and their vehicles were impounded for seven days.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. We urge everyone to make responsible choices when it comes to driving, and to report any suspected impaired driving immediately by calling 911.

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Tony OSMOND – Impaired Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – In two separate incidents, James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to traffic complaints leading to impaired charges.

On April 8, 2024, shortly before 12:00 p.m., a concerned citizen approached the James Bay OPP in Kapuskasing to report a suspected impaired driver of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Highway 11. 

The OPP was able to locate the subject CMV, which was travelling east bound out of Kapuskasing on Highway 11. Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Tony OSMOND, 54 years of age of West Saint Paul, MB, was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 17, 2024 in Kapuskasing.