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Richard POTVIN – Drunk Driving

(MARKSTAY-WARREN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver after investigating a motor vehicle collision into a ditch.

On Saturday September 6, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP, Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a vehicle in a ditch on Highway 17, Markstay-Warren.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the local hospital by EMS for minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Richard POTVIN, 54 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday October 1, 2025, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Niko LEDUC Was Arrested

(MARKSTAY-WARREN, ON) – Police arrested and charged three people after a vehicle failed to stop for police.

On Sunday June 15, 2025, shortly after 9:30 a.m., the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a stolen vehicle from Sudbury that was traveling north on Highway 400.

The vehicle failed to stop from police and continued north on Highway 69.

At approximately 12:25 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, located and arrested two of the involved people walking in Markstay.

The abandon vehicle was later located and members from the OPP K9 Unit, Emergency Response Team and OPP Aviation assisted with the search for the third person, who was located and arrested late that evening.

As a result of the investigation, Niko LEDUC, 20 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 – in Canada
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 16, 2024, in Sudbury.

A 16-year-old-person, from Sudbury was charged with, possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

While another 16-year-old-person, from Sudbury was charged with, possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 and obstruct Peace Officer.

Both Young Offenders were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date in 2025, in Sudbury.

The OPP will not be releasing the names of the Young Offenders under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

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Kenneth NIPIUS: Drunk Driving

(MARKSTAY-WARREN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving offences.

On February 22, 2025, at approximately 10:25 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Nepewassi Lake Road, Markstay-Warren.

A concern motorist assisted another vehicle out of a ditch, and believed the driver was impaired by alcohol. Police attended the scene and arrest the driver who had driven into the ditch for impaired driving, then transported the driver to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kenneth NIPIUS, 52 years-of-age, from Markstay-Warren, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol, and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 19, 2025, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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Fake Police Scamming Citizens #FilmThePolice #FTP

(MARKSTAY-WARREN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about a computer scam to obtain funds and provide money to an individual posing as an undercover officer.

On January 31, 2025, the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP began a fraud investigation in Markstay-Warren. A victim was misled into believing their computer had been compromised, including bank accounts, and was under a criminal investigation by police. To protect their funds from being frozen, the individual was directed to withdraw all money in cash, not exceeding $5,000 from various financial institutions and provided the funds to an undercover officer, at a specific location. The money was promised to be deposited into a trust account by police during the investigation.

The individual claiming to be an undercover officer, was continuously talking on the phone, driving a newer black Ford Expedition and was described as:

  • Male of East Indian descent
  • Middle age
  • Wearing black clothing

If anyone has any information regarding this investigation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000. Ref.# E250125972.

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Zachary GREGORY Was Arrested Again

(MARKSTAY-WARREN, ON) – Police charged a driver with multiple offences after investigating a motor vehicle collision.

On November 13, 2024, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, Markstay-Warren. There were no injuries reported.

As a result of the investigation, one vehicle involved in the collision was stolen from the Sudbury area, the driver of that vehicle provided a false name and was impaired. That driver was arrested and then transported back to the OPP detachment for further testing.

Zachary GREGORY, 26 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Driving while under suspension – three counts
  • Operation while prohibited – two counts
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on November 14, 2024, in Sudbury.

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Anthony RENAUD Was Arrested

(MARKSTAY-WARREN, ON) – Police arrested and charged the driver with impaired driving after investigating a single motor vehicle collision.

On July 2, 2024, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), responded to a single motor vehicle collision with a utility pole, on Ratter Lake Road.

EMS assessed the lone driver for minor injuries, who was then arrested for impaired driving and then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Anthony RENAUD, 49 years-of -age, from Markstay-Warren was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on August 1, 2024, in North Bay.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Raymond RICHIER – Drunk Driving

(MARKSTAY-WARREN, ON) – A prohibited driver was charged with refusal to comply with demand after a traffic stop.

On April 27, 2024, shortly before 7:30 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop with a possible impaired driver on Highway 17, Markstay-Warren.

The driver was read a demand for an approved screening device and refused. As a result, the driver was arrested for refusal to comply with demand and transported to the OPP detachment for processing.

The driver was found to be, both a suspend and prohibited driver.

As a result of the investigation, Raymond RICHIER, 60 years-of-age, from Kingston, was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 30, 2024, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.

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Naveen JACOB Arrested – Details Released

(MARKSTAY-WARREN, ON) – One person was arrested and charged for impaired driving after police responded to a two-vehicle collision.

On March 31, 2024, shortly after 9:00 p.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, Markstay-Warren.

One driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported by ambulance to an area hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Naveen JACOB, 34 years-of-age, from Sherbrooke, Quebec, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, and dangerous operation.

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 1, 2024, in Sudbury.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please “Make the Call,” and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.