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Little Current OPP Police Press Releases

Danielle MIGWANS Facing Numerous Charges

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – A driver is facing impaired-related charges after a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in Little Current.

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting a RIDE check on Meredith Street East in Little Current, at the Swing Bridge. A vehicle was observed speeding towards the RIDE check, and police instructed the driver to stop. Further investigation on scene resulted in police completing a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) with the driver. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Danielle MIGWANS, 29-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Fail to surrender insurance card
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit
  • Fail to notify change of address

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on October 7, 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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56 Year Old Arrested At RIDE, Details Released

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – A driver is facing impaired-related charges after they were arrested at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 6 in Espanola. A vehicle came through and police initiated an investigation. As a result, the driver was arrested for impaired operation.

Phillip SPRUCE, 56-years-old from Mindemoya, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired

·      Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

·      Drive vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on November 17, 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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Robert NAHWEGAHBO Arrested After Driving On Walking Path – Details Released

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after a traffic stop at Low Island Park.

On Friday, August 15, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were at Low Island Park in Little Current, when they observed a vehicle driving on the walking path. Police conducted a traffic stop, and further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Robert NAHWEGAHBO, 45-years-old from Calgary, Alberta, was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on September 23, 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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Arrests After Weapons Incident – BEDARD, AGUERO SALAS & AGUERO SALAS

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Three individuals are facing charges following a disturbance at a community event.

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a disturbance at a recreational centre in Little Current. The report indicated that there were several individuals involved in a physical altercation with weapons involved. Additionally, one individual was seen assaulting a security guard.

Police arrived shortly after and arrested the three individuals. No injuries were reported.

Additionally, police seized a conducted energy weapon (taser), a knife and pepper spray.

As a result, Alexis BEDARD, 21-years-old from Sheguiandah, was charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Assault with a weapon

Mauricio AGUERO SALAS, 29-years-old from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Township, was charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon
  • Assault

Mariela AGUERO SALAS, 36-years-old from North York, was charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon – two counts

The three accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on September 23, 2025.

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Infant Murdered – 2 Arrested

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals in relation to an infant death that occurred in October 2024.

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, shortly before 9:00 a.m., the Manitoulin OPP, alongside the Sudbury-Manitoulin Paramedic Services, responded to a residence in Burpee Township regarding an infant with no vital signs. The infant was transported to a local hospital by paramedics and later pronounced deceased.

On Thursday, July 31, 2025, 40-year-old Sean LEBLANC and 26-year-old Sarah TURNER, both from Burpee Township, were arrested and charged with second degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

The investigation is being conducted by the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

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19 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person is facing charges after police were called to a single vehicle collision on Highway 540 in the Billings Township.

On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the United Chief and Councils of Manitoulin Police Service Commission (UCCM Police) responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 540 in the Billings Township. Police arrived on scene and noticed an odour of alcohol emanating from the driver. Police requested a breath sample using an Approved Screening Device (ASD), and the driver was subsequently transported to the Little Current OPP Detachment for further testing.

There were no injuries as a result of this collision.

The driver, Malcolm WILSON, 19-years-old from Mono, 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 Gore Bay on August 26, 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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23 Year Old Arrested For Drunk Driving

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop.

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Manitoulin OPP were conducting general patrol near the intersection of Highway 542 and Highway 540B in the Gordon Township. Police observed a vehicle that was travelling on Highway 542 turn onto Highway 540B, and a traffic stop was initiated. Police conducted Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) on the driver, and as a result the driver was arrested for impaired operation.

Alexandria LEWIS, 23-years-old from Gore Bay, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

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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Diane BEBONING Was Arrested

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after a traffic stop.

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Highway 551 in M’Chigeeng First Nation. Police observed a vehicle that was travelling on Highway 551 turn onto Mnaawnkwad Road, and a traffic stop was initiated. Police conducted Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) on the driver, and as a result, the driver was arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Diane BEBONING, 43-years-old from M’Chigeeng First Nation, was charged with:

  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available – two counts
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available – two counts

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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24 Year Old Arrested For Drunk Driving

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after police received a report of a possible impaired driver.

On Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted the United Chief and Councils of Manitoulin Police Service Commission (UCCM Police) with a call reporting a possible impaired driver that was leaving a residence in Whitefish River First Nation. Police located the vehicle near Old Village Road South, and conducted a traffic stop. Further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Jackilene MEJAKI, 24-years-old from Whitefish River First Nation, was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

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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Carlo PENSABENE Was Arrested After Comlaint

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person has been arrested for impaired operation after police received a traffic complaint.

On Monday, May 12, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting a vehicle that was unable to maintain its lane. Police responded and located the vehicle on Highway 6 in the Curtin Township. A traffic stop was initiated, and further investigation on scene resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Carlo PENSABENE, 66-years-old from Elliot Lake, 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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Police Investigate Death Of Infant

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the death of an infant.

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, shortly before 9:00 a.m., the Manitoulin OPP and the Sudbury-Manitoulin Paramedic Services responded to a report of an unresponsive infant at a residence in Burpee Township. The infant was transported to a local hospital by paramedics and later pronounced deceased.

Following forensic testing, the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit is now conducting the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

As the investigation remains ongoing, no further details can be released at this time. More information will be provided when it becomes available.

Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is urged to call the Manitoulin OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Suspended Driver Arrested For Drunk Driving – Boyd SHIGWADJA

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person has been arrested and is facing impaired-related charges after police received multiple traffic complaints.

On Monday, May 5, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple reports of a possible impaired driver on Manitowaning Road in Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) Township. Shortly after, police located the vehicle on Highway 6 in the NEMI Township, and further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested.

As a result, Boyd SHIGWADJA, 52-years-old from Garson, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on Tuesday, July 15, 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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Bryton WAGOOSH Was Arrested

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – A driver has been arrested and charged after police received traffic complaint.

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle that had made an unsafe pass, forcing another vehicle off the road on Highway 540 in the Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) Township. Police located the vehicle on Highway 551 in M’Chigeeng First Nation, and further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested.

As a result, Bryton WAGOOSH, 30-years-old from Whitefish River First Nation, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – 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 Gore Bay on Tuesday, June 10, 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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Cocaine Bust – Name Released

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person has been charged after police conducted a traffic stop on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on an ATV on Highway 540 in Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation. An investigation was initiated when police determined that the ATV operator was a suspended driver, and as a result, an arrest was made.

Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $2,300.

The driver, Troy CRAWFORD, 31-years-old from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI) Township, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on June 10, 2025.

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2 Arrested At RIDE – Drugs A Factor

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – Two people have been arrested for weapons and drug related offences following a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On Monday, April 28, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check at the Swing Bridge in Little Current. A vehicle came through the RIDE, and police observed open alcohol in the vehicle. Further investigation resulted in both the driver and passenger being arrested.

Additionally, police seized a handgun, an amount of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $1,500, and an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $200.

As a result, the driver, Peter SCHAJ, 61-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of prohibited device for dangerous purpose
  • Careless storage of firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited weapon
  • Possession of prohibited firearm with ammunition
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Carrying concealed prohibited device
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited device
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The passenger, Luke WABEGIJIK, 24-years-old from Sheshegwaning First Nation, was charged with:

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of prohibited device for dangerous purpose
  • Careless storage of firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited weapon
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited device
  • Possession of prohibited firearm with ammunition
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Carrying concealed weapon
  • Carry concealed prohibited device
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Passenger – fail to properly wear seatbelt

Both accused remain in custody, and are scheduled to appear in court today, April 28, 2025.