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Fort Frances OPP Police Press Releases

Councillor Arrested For Impaired Driving – Name Released

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Treaty Three Police assist Fort Frances OPP to recover a stolen vehicle with an impaired driver.  

On March 2, 2025, at approximately 2:00 pm, the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence in Fort Frances. Treaty Three Police located and stopped the vehicle in Couchiching First Nation Territory.   

Investigation determined that there was open liquor in the vehicle and the driver was obviously impaired.  The driver was arrested at the scene and transported to the Fort Frances Detachment where additional impaired driving testing was completed. The driver submitted to a drug recognition evaluation and was found to be impaired.

Ashley Councillor, 37-years-old, from Couchiching First Nation is charged criminally with one count of impaired operation alcohol or drug, and one count of take motor vehicle without consent. The accused was also charged provincially with an open liquor and driver’s licence offence.   

The accused driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was returned to the registered owner. The accused was released by the Fort Frances OPP and is scheduled to appear in the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice on April 7, 2025, to speak to the charges.

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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Taunting Cop With Donut Leads To Arrest

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – An 18-year-old driver is facing a stunt driving charge after performing dangerous maneuvers in full view of an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrol vehicle.

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., a James Bay OPP officer was conducting traffic patrol in Kapuskasing when they observed a pickup truck exit a gas station parking lot onto Government Road while drifting their vehicle. The vehicle then drifted across both lanes completing a full 360-degree spin in the middle of the roadway.

Police stopped the vehicle a short distance away. As a result, an 18-year-old from Kapuskasing has been charged with:

  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – intentionally spinning the vehicle or causing it to circle without maintaining control

The accused’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 30 days, and the vehicle has been impounded for 14 days. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 24, 2025, in Kapuskasing.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Hit & Run – Joseph BEST Arrested

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and is facing charges after a single vehicle collision.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence in Espanola, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant. When police arrived on scene, they observed a vehicle leave the address at a high rate of speed. The vehicle then failed to stop for police. Shortly after, police came across a single vehicle collision on Highway 6. The same vehicle was in the ditch, and the driver had fled from the vehicle on foot.

With assistance from the United Chief and Councils of Manitoulin Police Service Commission (UCCM) Canine Unit, and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), the driver was located and arrested. The driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, Joseph BEST, 38-years-old from Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Township, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to remain
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Driver fail to properly wear seatbelt

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on February 28, 2025, and was remanded into custody.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Andrew LARABIE – Drunk Driving

(SUDBURY, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with impaired driving offences, after investigating a motor vehicle in a ditch.

On February 28, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a report of a vehicle collision in a ditch on Highway 17, Sudbury.

The driver of the vehicle was transported to the local hospital by EMS with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Andrew LARABIE, 22 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Novice driver – Blood Alcohol Concentration above zero

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 27, 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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Ignace OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Snowmobile Collision

(IGNACE, ON) At approximately 12:05 am on March 1st, 2025, Ignace OPP attended a collision involving a single motorized snow vehicle (MSV) on the OFSC trail in the Township of Ignace.

Members of the Ignace Volunteer Fire Department, Northwest EMS and the OPP North West Region T.I.M.E. Team (Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement) attended.

A 25-year-old was pronounced deceased on scene.

The OFSC Trail remained closed for several hours while investigators processed the scene.

OPP continues their investigation regarding the collision, anyone with information can contact OPP at 888-310-1122 or Crime stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Traffic safety remains a top priority of the OPP and is a key component of the OPP’s public safety mandate. Investigations resulting in the loss of life and serious injuries can be complex to investigate. As the vast majority of fatal collisions are preventable, thorough and accurate investigations help ensure that motorists who cause these collisions are held accountable for their driving behaviors. The victims and their families deserve no less.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Shaun James JACKSON – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Fergus resident with a criminal charge, stemming from a traffic stop.

On February 27, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP initiated a traffic stop on St. David Street North in Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Shaun James JACKSON, a 45-year-old of Fergus is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on March 11, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Michael HICKS – Drunk Driving

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired driving after a traffic complaint in Leamington.

On February 27, 2025, at approximately 3:28 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on Maxon Avenue in the Town of Leamington.

Michael HICKS, 39-years-old of Leamington, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

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

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on March 12, 2025, to speak to the charges.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs of alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Blind River OPP Police Press Releases

Colin LIDDIARD – Impaired Driving

(BLIND RIVER, ON)– Traffic complaint led to an impaired charge.

On February 28, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a white pickup truck driving erratically westbound on Highway 17. The vehicle was reported to have crossed into oncoming traffic before pulling into a local gas station at the east end of Causley Street in the Town of Blind River.

Officers arrived at the location and observed the vehicle with the driver seated in the driver’s seat. Next to the driver, on the passenger seat, was a container containing suspected cannabis. Believing the driver to be impaired by drugs, police arrested the individual. The driver was then transported to the Blind River detachment for further testing.

Colin LIDDIARD, 52 years-of-age from Sault Ste Marie was charged with: Operation while impaired – drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Aprill 10, 2025.

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

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.

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Atikokan OPP Police Press Releases

Carter MacDonald – Drunk Driving

(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Mandatory alcohol screening detected an impaired driver who was stopped for a moving violation.  

On March 3, 2025, at approximately 3:00 am, members of the Atikokan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle after seeing a stop sign related moving violation.

Officers demanded alcohol screening as part of the traffic stop. The driver failed the mandatory alcohol screening and was arrested at the scene. The driver was transported to the Atikokan Detachment where additional breath testing was completed by way of demand.

Carter MacDonald, 23-years-old, from Atikokan is charged criminally with one count of impaired operation alcohol or drug, and one count of impaired operation blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs and over. The accused was also charged provincially with a novice driver and insurance violation.    

The accused driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on March 27, 2025, to speak to the charges

Under Canada’s Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) law, drivers must immediately comply with a police officer’s demand for a breath sample, even in the absence of any suspicion that they have consumed alcohol. If you suspect that a driver is impaired, do not hesitate to call 9-1-1. By doing so, you could be saving a life.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Pierre ROBIN Was Arrested Again

(COCHRANE, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint in Cochrane resulted in the arrest of a snowmobiler and multiple charges.

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a RIDE check on Glackmeyer Concession 6 & 7 at the intersection of Genier Road. A motorized snow vehicle (MSV) entered the checkpoint, and officers requested a breath sample using an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver refused to comply and was placed under arrest.

During a search incident to arrest, officers located two sealed cans of beer in the driver’s possession. Further investigation revealed the driver was criminally prohibited from operating a motor vehicle and was bound by a recognizance to keep the peace.

As a result, Pierre ROBIN, 47 years of age of Cochrane, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

·        Breach of recognizance

·        Driving while under suspension (HTA)

·        Drive – no insurance

·        Fail to securely fasten helmet chin strap

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 15, 2025, in Cochrane. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS).

The OPP remains committed to removing impaired drivers from our roads and trails. If you suspect impaired driving, call 9-1-1.

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Dufferin OPP Police Press Releases

Kevin WILLIAM – Drunk Driving

(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Dundalk resident with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic stop.

On March 2, 2025, just after 12:30 a.m., Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 89 in the Township of Mulmur. Officers noted a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop. After a brief conversation, the officers were quickly led to an impaired driving investigation.

Kevin WILLIAMS, a 49-year-old male, from Dundalk has been charged with:

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

•      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

•      Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

•      Fail to surrender insurance card

•      Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused individual is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville. Their driver’s licence was suspended, and their vehicle impounded.

The Dufferin OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. In a split second you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and tear a hole in the heart of everyone who loves you.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people are facing charges after police located suspected cocaine at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On February 25, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 6 in Espanola. A vehicle came through the RIDE check, and police determined that the driver was wanted on an outstanding warrant. The driver was arrested, and further investigation resulted in the passenger being arrested.

Additionally, police seized amounts of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $12,000, and an amount of suspected psilocybin.

As a result, the driver, Jonathon MCCOMBER, 42-years-old from Little Current, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a Schedule III substance
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The passenger, Dorothy VALLILLEE, 41-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule III substance

The accused driver appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury on February 25, 2025. The accused passenger is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on April 7, 2025.

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GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP Police Press Releases

Jonathan EVANS Was Arrested

(GUELPH/ERAMOSA TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Rockwood resident in relation to an impaired driving arrest.

On February 27, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a motorist attended the south Wellington County OPP Operations Centre on Wellington Road 27 in Rockwood. The motorist was looking to speak with police regarding an unrelated matter. 

Police spoke with the driver and as a result of the investigation, Michael Jonathan EVANS, a 29-year-old of Rockwood is charged under the Criminal Code with: Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on March 11, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Philippe JULIEN Was Arrested Again

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and suspected fentanyl was seized after police responded to reports of a disturbance.

On February 27, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a fight on John Street in Espanola. Police responded to the address and confirmed that there were no injuries. Further investigation resulted in one person being arrested.

Additionally, police seized amounts of suspected Fentanyl with an estimated street value of $2,400.

As a result, Philippe JULIEN, 38-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
  • Failure to comply with probation order – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – two counts
  • Fail to leave premises when directed

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Sudbury on February 27, 2025.

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Abilash UTHAYABASKARAN Was Arrested

(CALEDON, ON) – Members of the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a driver for impaired operation following a traffic stop.

On March 2, 2025, shortly after 1:00 a.m., an officer patrolling Mayfield Road, near McLaughlin Road, conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, grounds were formed that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol, which led to their arrest.

As a result, Abilash UTHAYABASKARAN, 25, of Oshawa, was charged with:

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

• Careless driving

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 20, 2025, to answer to the charges. The driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for seven.

This is an opportunity to remind motorists that failure or refusal to comply with a demand in an impaired operation investigation is a criminal offence. Furthermore, the consequences an individual will face are the same as being charged with impaired operation.

For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you’re planning to drink or use drugs, make sure you don’t drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi, use public transportation, or find another safe way home. If you suspect someone is driving under the influence, it’s important to call 9-1-1 to report it. If the situation is not urgent or currently ongoing, you can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through their website at https://peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.