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Cameren JAHTRA Was Arrested

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Two people charged following a traffic stop.

On August 24, 2024 at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Mattawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a notification from the Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) and stopped the subject vehicle on Highway 17, Papineau-Cameron Township. 

Through investigation police learned the vehicle was stolen. Additionally, open liquor, suspected cannabis and oxycodone were located inside.

As a result, two occupants were arrested, and the vehicle was towed. 

The driver, Cameren JAHTRA, 33 years-of-age of Montreal was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of a schedule II substance – Oxycodone
  • Drive motor vehicle no licence
  • Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The passenger, Kyle ROTAR, 29 years-of-age of Newmarket was charged with possession of schedule II substance – Oxycodone.

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on September 24, 2024. 

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Joesph BERUBE Was Arrested

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

On August 16, 2024 at approximately 5:00 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Program at Sunnyside Road, Bonfield.

While the program was underway, a black pick-up truck was stopped. The driver was subsequently arrested and brought to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

Joesph BERUBE 45 years-of-age of Bonfield was charged with – Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus. 

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), vehicle impounded for seven days, and is scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on September 24, 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. Help keep our roads safe for all travelers.

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Jordan RANDALL – Drunk Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Driver facing charges following traffic complaint.

On August 17, 2024, at approximately 3:15 a.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a driving complaint involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV). Police observed the subject vehicle on Highway 63, Phelps Township and conducted a traffic stop.

Through investigation, the driver, Jordan RANDALL, 29 years-of-age, of French Township was arrested for impaired operation and is 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 September 24, 2024. They were issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven 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.

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Brian SLOAN – Meth

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Vehicle stop results in several charges.

On August 15, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint involving a minivan on Lake Heights Road, North Bay.

Police located the subject vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Through investigation police arrested the driver for impaired operation and seized drugs suspected to be methamphetamine and heroin along with other drug paraphernalia.

Brian SLOAN, 50 years-of-age of North Bay is charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drug
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – heroin

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on September 17, 2024. They were issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven 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.

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OPP Cruiser, Tow Truck & Tractor Trailer Collision

(NORTH BAY, ON) -A tow truck driver was charged for careless driving after colliding with a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) while hauling an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) cruiser.

On August 9, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m. the North Bay OPP and North Bay Ambulance responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Callander involving a tractor trailer and a tow truck carrying an OPP cruiser.

It was determined that the tow truck struck the rear of the tractor trailer. The tow truck driver, a 32-year-old from Powassan, received minor injuries and was charged with careless driving. All vehicles sustained extensive damage and the highway was re-opened at approximately 11:00 a.m.

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Amber MOFFAT – Drunk Driving

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

On August 9, 2024, at approximately 3:45 a.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 11, Callander involving an automobile and a tractor trailer unit.

Through investigation, the highway was closed for a couple of hours. The driver of the automobile who received minor injuries was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

 Amber MOFFAT, 37 years-of-age of North Bay was charged with:

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

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 at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on October 22, 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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Ashley LUCKEY – Drunk Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Operator is charged for impaired operation of vessel. 

On August 2, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting marine patrol on Lake Nipissing, North Bay.

During their patrol a vessel was stopped, which had an operator and two passengers onboard.

As a result of the investigation the operator was arrested and charged.

Ashley LUCKEY, 57 years-of-age of North Bay was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Having care of control of boat underway with open container of liquor

The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and is scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on September 10, 2024.

One passenger, a 50-year-old-person, from Orillia, was further charged with consuming liquor in unauthorized place.

The OPP remind motorists to report impaired drivers. 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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Russell BURTON – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(NORTH BAY, ON) – One person charged for Impaired Driving.

 On July 23, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Chiswick Line, Chisholm Township involving an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) that was towing a boat. 

Through investigation, Russell BURTON, 48 years-of-age, of Ear Falls Township, was charged with:

  • Take motor vehicle without consent
  • Operation while Prohibited
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol
  • Careless Driving

The accused’s drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and they are scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on August 13, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists to report impaired drivers. 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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Daniel BALLARD Was Arrested

(NORTH BAY, ON) – One person charged for impaired operation of vessel. 

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Snowmobile, ATV, Vessel Enforcement (S.A.V.E.) Team were conducting marine patrol on Trout Lake.

Through investigation, a lone operator of one vessel was charged. 

Daniel BALLARD, 40 years-of-age of North Bay was charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days. They are scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on August 27, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists to report impaired drivers. 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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More Impaired Drivers – Names Released

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Two people arrested for impaired driving All-Terrain-Vehicles (ATV).

On July 21, 2024, shortly before 2:00 a.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle collision.

Through investigation, a group of ATV’s were travelling on Hemlock Road, Nipissing Township and one ATV was involved in a single vehicle collision. As a result, two separate operators face charges.

One driver, Gregory FOLLETT, 56 years-of-age of Powassan was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired, alcohol or drugs

The other driver, Robert TRAHAN, 62 years-of-age of North Bay was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired, blood, alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driver – no helmet or improper helmet

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

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Ian MONTGOMERY – Impaired Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – One person arrested for Impaired on All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). 

On July 13, 2024, shortly before 5:00 p.m., the Powassan Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an ATV complaint on Genesee Lake Road, Powassan. 

Through investigation, Ian MONTGOMERY, 26 years-of-age of Powassan was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired, alcohol or drugs
  • Operation while impaired, blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on August 06, 2024.

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.

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Brian TRENHOLME – Drunk Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Traffic complaint results in driver charged for impaired driving.

On July 12, 2024 shortly before 6:00 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a grey Ford pick-up truck on Highway 17, North Bay.

Police located the subject vehicle and through investigation Brian TRENHOLME, 57 years-of-age of Keswick, was arrested and charged with:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on August 27, 2024. They were issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the vehicle was impounded for 45 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.

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Eric CHAMPAGNE – Impaired Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – A traffic complaint in Astorville led to the driver being charged for driving while impaired by drug. 

On July 4, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from an off-duty police officer reporting a driving complaint involving a possible impaired driver at South Shore Road. OPP attended the scene and observed a grey car pulled onto the side of the road.  

Through investigation, police determined that the driver had been consuming an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP Detachment.

The Driver, Eric CHAMPAGNE, 34 years-of-age of Astorville is charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation Impaired – blood drug concentration

The accused was released and scheduled to appear before the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on July 16, 2024. They were issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Two persons arrested for drug trafficking following a traffic stop.

On July 3, 2024, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol duties on Highway 11, Powassan.

Police observed a silver car travelling northbound on Highway 11 at a high rate of speed. The car was travelling approximately 94 kilometers an hour above the posted speed limit. Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop and the vehicle fled.

A short time later, the same vehicle was located on the North Bay bypass. The OPP and North Bay Police Service worked in collaboration to stop the dangerous driver safely and effectively. After arresting the driver, police seized approximately 740 grams of suspected Fentanyl and approximately 22 grams of unidentified pills. The drugs have a total approximate street value of $223,000.

Tsion GIRMA 19-years-of-age of Pickering was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Fail to stop for police
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

Tresean THOMPSON 19-years-of-age of Scarborough was arrested and charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl.

The accused persons remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in North Bay on July 4, 2024.

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Conner RODWELL Was Arrested

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Novice driver stopped for traffic complaint faces several charges. 

On July 2, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to numerous traffic complaints involving a black car northbound on Highway 11. Police located the car and observed it to be travelling at approximately 188km/hr. The vehicle did not stop and fled from police.  

A short time later police observed the same vehicle travelling on Highway 11 near the Nosbonsing exit and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was not cooperative with police and subsequently arrested after further investigation.

Conner RODWELL, 31-years-of-age, from Milford Bay was charged with:

  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Drive motor vehicle no validation on plate
  • Fail to stop for police
  • Novice Driver fail to provide breath sample
  • Novice Driver BAC above zero

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 August 13, 2024.