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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Jacques GUENETTE Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program.

On Friday September 19, 2025, at approximately 11:55 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Highway 539, West Nipissing.

Officers checked 20 vehicles and charged one driver.

As a result of the investigation, Jacques GUENETTE, 51 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday October 2, 2025, in North Bay.

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 fail or refuse to provide a breath sample or comply with a lawful demand from police, you face the same penalties as if you were charged with impaired driving:

  • Criminal charges
  • Immediate licence suspension
  • Vehicle impoundment
  • Fines and possible jail time

Make the right choice and always drive sober.

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Pedestrian Vs Pickup Truck

(NORTH BAY, ON) – An individual engaged in roadside solicitation sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a collision on Highway 11 in North Bay.

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, at approximately 8:20 a.m., members of the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with North Bay Fire and North Bay Ambulance, responded to a report of a collision involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian at the intersection of Highway 11 and Trout Lake Road.

Initial investigation revealed that the pedestrian entered a live lane of traffic while vehicles had the right of way. The individual was struck by a pickup truck and was observed to have suffered a head injury before fleeing the scene. OPP Canine Unit was deployed to assist in locating the injured person, who was later found at a nearby restaurant. The individual was assessed by paramedics and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

This incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns related to roadside solicitation in high-traffic areas. The OPP’s Safer Streets Initiative, launched in 2024, aims to reduce the risks associated with panhandling at intersections by educating the public and promoting safer alternatives to direct roadside giving.

The OPP is committed to keeping everyone safe, on the roads and in our communities. While roadside solicitation is not always linked to homelessness, the OPP supports coordinated responses to complex societal issues and continues to work with community and government partners to address the broader challenges faced by vulnerable individuals.

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Drug Bust – GOUVEIA & MORIN

(NORTH BAY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge two people in relation to a drug warrant at a residence in North Bay.

On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, the OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine executed a warrant at a residence on Lakeshore Drive, in North Bay.

As a result of the investigation, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine and morphine from the residence.  Also seized was approximately $2,000 in Canadian currency. 

Roy GOUVEIA, 24-years-old, of Scarborough, 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 – opioid – three counts
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Cindy MORIN, 59-years-old, of North Bay, 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 – opioid – three counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order

Both accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on a later date.

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Jonathon DUNCAN Was Arrested – Details Released

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Twelve drivers have been charged with impaired driving offences by the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the month of July 2025.

One of those individuals was arrested after officers conducted a traffic stop on a parked vehicle north of North Bay and observed signs of drug impairment.

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the North Bay OPP conducted a traffic stop on a parked vehicle on Highway 11, approximately 15 kilometres north of North Bay. Officers spoke with the driver and determined the individual had consumed an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

A passenger in the vehicle was arrested on the strength of an unrelated warrant. During a search incident to arrest, officers located ammunition. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a replica handgun, .22 calibre and .303 calibre ammunition, and suspected cocaine.

As a result of the investigation, Jonathon DUNCAN, 34 years-of-age from Peterborough, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Additionally, the individual received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Further, James MCALLISTER, 47 years-of-age from Cardiff, was charged with:

·        Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order – six counts

·        Carrying a concealed weapon

·        Disobeying order of court – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to next appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on Tuesday, August 6, 2025.

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Abin ROY – Drunk Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Twelve drivers have been charged with impaired driving offences by the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the month of July 2025.

One of those individuals was arrested after a vehicle rolled over and came to rest in the median ditch along Highway 11 in East Ferris.

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 6:15 a.m., the North Bay OPP, East Ferris Fire Department, and District of Nipissing Paramedic Services responded to a report of a single-vehicle rollover collision on Highway 11 in East Ferris. Officers determined the driver had been consuming alcohol. The individual was transported to hospital by ambulance, where further breath testing was completed.

As a result of the investigation, Abin ROY, 23 years-of-age from North Bay, has been 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 in North Bay on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Additionally, the individual received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. Impaired driving is a crime that continues to pose a serious threat to public safety.

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Jacob GAUTHIER – Impaired Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Twelve drivers have been charged with impaired driving offences by the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the month of July 2025.

One of those individuals was arrested following a single-vehicle dirt bike collision in Nipissing that resulted in hospital transport and further testing.

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the North Bay OPP and District of Nipissing Paramedic Services responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a dirt bike on Lake Nipissing Road in Nipissing. Officers determined the driver had been consuming alcohol. The individual was transported to hospital by ambulance, where further breath testing was completed.

As a result of the investigation, Jacob GAUTHIER, 23 years-of-age from Nipissing, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Drive motor vehicle – improper licence

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Additionally, the individual received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. Impaired driving is a crime that continues to pose a serious threat to public safety.

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Normand PIETTE – Impaired Driving, Meth, Etc.

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Twelve drivers have been charged with impaired driving offences by the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the month of July 2025. One of those individuals was arrested after a traffic stop for speeding, which led to the discovery of suspected drugs west of North Bay.

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the North Bay OPP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17, west of North Bay, after observing a vehicle speeding. Officers noticed cannabis products in the vehicle and determined the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing. During a search of the vehicle incident to arrest, police seized suspected crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine, and cannabis.

As a result of the investigation, Normand PIETTE, 48 years-of-age from Sturgeon Falls, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

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

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·        Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

·        Improper muffler – motor vehicle

·        Drive with window coated – view obstructed

·        Improper tires

·        Operate unsafe vehicle

·        Speeding – 118 km/h in a posted 80 km/hr zone

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Additionally, the individual received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP continues to expand on its Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), enhancing its ability to detect and evaluate drug-impaired drivers.

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Rheal FORGET – Impaired Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Twelve drivers have been charged with impaired driving offences by the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the month of July 2025. One of those individuals was arrested after officers conducted a traffic stop on a parked vehicle near Duchesnay Falls and observed signs of drug impairment.

On Monday July 7, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the North Bay OPP conducted a traffic stop on a parked vehicle on Highway 17 near Duchesnay Falls. Officers determined the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The individual was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Rheal FORGET, 64 years-of-age of North Bay, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Additionally, the individual received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired driving have always been illegal, and this has not changed since the legalization of cannabis. Impaired driving is dangerous regardless of the source of impairment.

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Teens Arrested For Murder

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Two people have been charged and the deceased identified in relation to an ongoing death investigation in Bonfield.

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 6:45 a.m., officers from the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Trunk Road, where one person was located deceased.

The deceased has been identified as Kevin ROSE, 50 years old of Bonfield.

As a result of the investigation, Darius BOMBERRY, 18 years old of Callander, and Kyle TROTTIER, 19 years old of North Bay, have each been charged with second degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

Both accused remain in custody pending a bail hearing and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

The North Bay OPP Crime Unit is continuing 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.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation should immediately contact the North Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact 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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Police Crackdown On Commercial Vehicles For 4 Entire Days This Year!

(NORTH BAY, ON) – A joint Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) training initiative hosted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in numerous enforcement actions and one impaired driving charge during roadside inspections in the North Bay area.

The four-day training, held at the end of April, brought together members of the OPP and the North Bay Police Service for two days of in-class instruction followed by two days of proactive CMV enforcement. The initiative focused on vehicle safety, inspection protocols, and driver sobriety. Key components of keeping Ontario’s roadways safe.

Over the course of the two-day enforcement phase, officers stopped 82 commercial motor vehicles (CMV) for inspection. The operation led to the following outcomes:

·        58 Part I Provincial Offence Notices issued

·        9 Part III Provincial Offence Summonses issued

·        36 warnings issued

·        8 CMVs taken out of service

·        7 licence plates removed

·        5 Level One CMV inspections completed

One significant result of the operation occurred on Wednesday April 30, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., when officers were conducting enforcement at the MTO scales on Highway 17 in North Bay. Treaver DOYLE, a 51-year-old North Bay resident, was arrested for operation while impaired – drugs. The accused was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

·        Operate vehicle – fail to display inspection sticker or proof

·        Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect

·        Drive commercial motor vehicle without required inspection

·        Fail to surrender CVOR certificate

·        Drive motor vehicle – no permit – commercial motor vehicle

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on June 3, 2025.

The OPP remains committed to traffic safety enforcement and continues to work with policing partners to hold commercial drivers accountable and remove unsafe vehicles and impaired drivers from Ontario roads.

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Fatal Collision On Hwy 11


(NORTH BAY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 11, Merrick Township, near Tilden Lake Road.

On March 12, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the North Bay OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles where a 52-year-old person of Kirkland Lake has died.

The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) unit. 

The highway was closed for approximately seven hours.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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Hit & Run – Seann O’BRIEN Charged

(NORTH BAY, ON) – A driver involved in a three-vehicle collision in North Bay fled the scene before exchanging information with other drivers. Shortly after, the same vehicle was found in a ditch, leading to the driver’s arrest for impaired driving.

On March 5, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a three-vehicle collision on Highway 11 at the intersection of Seymour Street. One of the involved drivers left the scene before police arrival.

At approximately 6:00 pm, the North Bay Police received a call for a single motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Booth Road and Massey Drive. Officers arrived to find the same vehicle from the earlier incident, now completely in the ditch.  

While speaking with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the North Bay Police detachment for further testing. A search incident to arrest led to the seizure of suspected fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, 41-year-old Seann O’BRIEN of Callander has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid

·        Fail to remain

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on April 1, 2025. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) was issued, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The OPP reminds all motorists that impaired driving is one of the leading causes of collisions on Ontario roads. Always plan ahead and arrange for a safe ride home.

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Sonya DEERING – Impaired Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – One driver charged for Impaired Operation.

On October 15, 2024, at approximately 7:40 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 11, North Bay. A single white sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a driver and three young occupants had left the roadway causing a roll over.

Through investigation, the driver of the automobile was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

Sonya DEERING, 34 years-of-age of North Bay was charged with several offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

  • Operation while impaired – drug
  • Possession of a schedule I substance
  • Drive while under suspension
  • Careless driving
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

Fortunately, all occupants were safe.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on October 21, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists to report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Karen ADAM – Drunk Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – One driver charged with operation while impaired.

On September 7, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 11, Callendar involving a grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).

Police Located the vehicle and through investigation the driver was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Karen ADAM, 70 years-of-age, of Port Sydney has been charged with:

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

The accused’s drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded for 14 days. They are scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on October 8, 2024.

OPP would like to remind you, should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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David BROWNE – Drunk Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Driver charged for operation while impaired, Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA) offences. 

On August 31, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a grey sedan on Highway 11 that was travelling at over 60 km/h above the posted limit. After further investigation, it was also determined that the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages and was subsequently arrested.  

David BROWNE, 50-years-old, of Mississauga was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol or drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on September 17, 2024. A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) was issued and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

The OPP remind motorists; should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.