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Ryan WATTY – Impaired Operation

(Nipigon, ON) – On November 15, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle that was speeding.

The motor vehicle was observed to be moving back and forth between the lanes, the officer stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver. The driver showed signs of impairment, was arrested for impaired operation, then transported back to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Ryan WATTY, 47 years, of Thunder Bay, Ontario, has been charged under the Criminal Code with;

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

The accused was released and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring the safety of all road users. Members of the public are urged to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Kit MCCABE – Impaired Operation

(NIPIGON, ON) – Officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of an impaired driver in the town of Nipigon, ON

On October 2, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle swerving all over the road near the Nipigon river bridge, officers located the vehicle at a local gas station. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kit MCCABE, 65, of Patience Township, Ontario, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring the safety of all road users. Members of the public are urged to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Wyatt TURNER – Drunk Driving

(Nipigon, ON) Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop after a complaint of a possible impaired driver in Nipigon, Ontario.

On August 1, 2025 at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers were notified of a possible impaired driver near Nipigon, officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and taken back to the detachment for further testing.

Wyatt TURNER, 25 years old of Nipigon, Ontario has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs – Criminal Code of Canada
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) – Criminal Code of Canada

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon.

The OPP reminds the public to never drive impaired. Arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi, or come up with an alternative plan. If you suspect an impaired driver, please call OPP Provincial Communications Centre toll-free at 1-888-310-1122 when it is safe for you to do so. If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

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Repeat Offenders Arrested Again – Patricia WHYTE & Denis BERNARD

(NIPIGON, ON) – On November 18, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment responded to a report of gas theft from a business on Rock Bay First Nation.

Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle and discovered it had been reported stolen from Thunder Bay. Further investigation revealed additional offences.

As a result, two individuals from Thunder Bay have been charged:

Patricia WHYTE, 41, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Theft under $5,000
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Five counts of Failure to Comply with Release Order

Denis BERNARD, 41 is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Theft under $5,000
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order

Both accused were held for a bail hearing and remain in custody.

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Kylie DICKSON – Drunk Driving

(NIPIGON, ON) – On November 17, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual sleeping in a running vehicle in the town of Nipigon.

Officers spoke with the occupant and determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by a controlled substance. The individual was arrested and transported to hospital for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Kylie DICKSON, 24, of Nipigon, Ontario, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon on January 6, 2026.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring the safety of all road users. Members of the public are urged to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Drug Bust – Brady BORG & Kylie DICKSON

(NIPIGON, ON) – In July 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment launched an investigation into suspected drug trafficking in the Nipigon area.

As a result of this investigation, on November 17, 2025, officers arrested and charged two individuals:

Brady BORG, 24, of Nipigon, Ontario, is charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Trafficking in a Schedule I substance – Cocaine

Kylie DICKSON, 24, of Nipigon, Ontario, is charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Trafficking in a Schedule I substance – Cocaine
  • Trafficking in a Schedule I substance – Fentanyl

Both accused were held for a bail hearing and remain in custody.

The OPP reminds the public that anyone with information related to this

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Abdul YUSIF Stopped With Spike Belt #3Strikes

(NIPIGON, ON) – One individual is facing multiple charges following an incident that led to a social media post to advise the public not to pick up hitchhikers on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Following an alert to a stolen vehicle shortly after 11:00 a.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 17. Upon police presence, the vehicle fled and continued westbound. A spike belt was successfully deployed at approximately 11:53 a.m., disabling the vehicle near the Ruby Creek area. The driver was then observed fleeing on foot.

Following an extensive search, OPP officers located and arrested the individual at approximately 8:32 p.m.

As a result, Abdul YUSIF, age 36, of London, has been charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Driving While Under Suspension

The accused was remanded into custody and set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 22, 2025.

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Kit MCCABE Was Arrested

(NIPIGON, ON) – Members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation.

On October 2, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m. members of the Nipigon OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint in the Township of Nipigon. Officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Through investigation it was determined that the driver of the vehicle was impaired. As a result, Kit MCCABE, 65 of Nipigon was arrested and 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 at a later date.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Sanctuary Line Stop: Adam HAJDINJAK, 43, Busted for Impaired Driving

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Nipigon, Ontario resident with an impaired driving offence following a suspicious vehicle complaint in the Municipality of Huron East on September 22nd, 2025. 

At 9:30 p.m., on Monday, September 22, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by a concerned citizen regarding a vehicle that had been parked on Sanctuary Line in Huron East for a period of time. Officers attended the location and spoke to the driver who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Adam HAJDINJAK, 43 years-of-age from Nipigon has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27, 2025. 

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Police Execute Home Invader After Family Dog Contains Invader In Basement #StandYourGround

(NIPIGON, ON) – A Nipigon couple sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a bear entered their home late on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

The incident occurred when the residents opened their back door to let their dog outside. A bear entered the home and attacked both individuals. The couple was able to retreat to a bedroom, where they barricaded themselves and called emergency services.

Responding Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers located the bear in the basement, where it was being contained by the family dog. Officers safely removed the homeowners from the residence, and they were transported to hospital for treatment.

The bear was dispatched without further incident to ensure public safety.

The OPP reminds the public that while bear intrusions into homes are rare, reports of sightings and encounters are becoming more frequent so far this fall. Residents are encouraged to stay “Bear Wise” by visiting ontario.ca/bearwise for tips and information.

For emergencies where a bear poses an immediate threat to public safety, call 911. For non-emergency bear encounters, call the toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327.

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Shawn JAROLI – Impaired Operation

(NIPIGON, ON) – An officer on patrol arrested a driver for impaired operation after witnessing a vehicle driving aggressively.

On July 28, 2025, at approximately 10:30 pm, an officer with the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was patrolling Highway 11&17, near the Town of Nipigon. The officer witnessed a vehicle leaving a local establishment spinning tires and accelerating heavily.

A traffic stop was initiated and the officer determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. A roadside test with the Approved Screening Device (ASD) was demanded, to which the driver failed. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Nipigon Detachment for further testing.

Shawn JAROLI, 49-years-old, from Nipigon, ON has been charged under the criminal code with;

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

The accused’s driver licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Nipigon on a future date.

Impaired driving is a serious threat to the safety of all road users. The OPP is dedicated to ensuring road safety through enforcement and public education. If you see an impaired driver, call 911 to report it. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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Travis ATATISE Was Arrested

(NIPIGON, ON) – Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation following two separate traffic complaints.

On the 21st day of May 2025, just before 6:30 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment responded to reports of a suspected impaired driver on Highway 11&17, east bound from the Shuniah area.

Officers located the suspect vehicle near Nipigon and conducted a traffic stop. The driver provided a sample of breath into the Approved Screening Device (ASD), which registered a fail. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the detachment for further testing with a Breath Technician.

As a result, Travis ATATISE, 37-years-old, of Thunder Bay, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with;

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, Section 320.14(1)(a)
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), Section 320.14(1)(b)

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon at a future court date.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it

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More Drug Busts

(NIPIGON, ON) – Two search warrants were executed by the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this week, resulting in the seizure of drugs, and arrest of three individuals.

On March 24th, 2025, members of the Nipigon, Greenstone, Thunder Bay and Marathon Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), assisted by members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment arrested an individual following the execution of a search warrant in Lake Helen First Nation, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, officers seized the following items:

·      Suspected cocaine

·      Suspected methamphetamine

·      Suspected hydromorphone

·      Canadian Currency

April FAVEL 43-years old of Nipigon, Ontario has been arrested and charged under Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

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

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

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon on the 22nd of April, 2025.

On March 25th, 2025, members of the Nipigon, Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment arrested two individuals following the execution of a search warrant in Red Rock, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, officers seized the following items:

·      Suspected cocaine

·      Suspected amphetamine

·      Suspected psilocybin

·      Canadian Currency

Stuart LESPERANCE 33-years old of Red Rock, Ontario has been arrested and charged under Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
  • Possession of a schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused was held for bail and remanded to the Thunder Bay district Jail. He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay at a later date.

Alyssa FOWLER 26-years old of Red Rock, Ontario has been arrested and charged under Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

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

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

·      Possession of a schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon on the 13th of May 2025.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted on-line at www.tipshelp.com.

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Fatal Collision

(NIPIGON, ON) – On March 3rd, 2025, at approximately 6:20 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Fire & Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a collision involving two motor vehicles along Highway 17, just east of Terrace Bay.

One individual has been pronounced deceased as a result of the collision. Two other individuals have been transported to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre with serious injuries.

Highway 17 remains closed and the OPP North West Region Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team and OPP Technical Collision Re-Constructionists are assisting in the investigation.

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Airplane Lands On Hwy 11

(NIPIGON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment is investigating an airplane crash that took place this weekend.

On Friday, January 31st, 2025, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Members of the Nipigon OPP were dispatched to a report of a plane crash approximately 20 km up highway 11 from the junction of 11-17. Officers arrived and located a single small engine plane parked in the middle of the highway.

It was determined that the plane had mechanical issues during the flight, requiring it to conduct an emergency landing onto the highway. The pilot was uninjured, and there was minor damage to the plane.

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) was notified of the collision. The plane was safely moved off the highway, and the highway was reopened.

Nipigon OPP asks anyone with information about this crash to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.