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Kapuskasing OPP Police Press Releases

Carina PELLETIER – Drunk Driving

(KAPUSKASING, ON) – A concerned call from the public, led to an impaired driving charge.

On March 8, 2024, shortly before 11:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a suspected impaired driver on Highway 11 driving towards Kapuskasing. 

The subject vehicle was located and stopped by OPP on Government Road in Kapuskasing. Police determined that the driver had been consuming an alcohol beverage, and they were arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Carina PELLETIER, 27 years of age of Smooth Rock Falls, was charged with the following:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 29, 2024 in Kapuskasing. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Cobourg OPP Police Press Releases

Jacob SUTHERLAND – Trafficking

(COBOURG, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) made an arrest during a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On March 9, 2024, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Police were conducting a RIDE spot check on Division Street in Cobourg when a passenger vehicle approached and was stopped. Officers entered into an investigation which led to the seizure of approximately 12 grams of suspected cocaine.

Jacob SUTHERLAND, 18-years-old, of Cobourg, was arrested and charged with:

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking

·        Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

·        Driver fail to surrender licence.

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

Jeffrey SANTERRE – Impaired Driving, Drive While Suspended, Etc.

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged in Espanola following a call for service.

On March 10, 2024, shortly after 9:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service involving a person slouched over in the driver’s seat of their parked vehicle.

Police located the vehicle in a parking lot and upon speaking with the driver, police were able to determine that the driver was impaired. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jeffrey SANTERRE, 49-years-old, from Sudbury has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on April 15, 2024.

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

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Caledon OPP Police Press Releases

Abhilash SHAJU – Drunk Driving

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Georgetown resident following a traffic stop.

On March 4, 2024, shortly after 8:00 p.m., officers from the Caledon Detachment were patrolling the area of Highway 10 near Hurontario Street in the Town of Caledon, when a traffic stop was conducted upon a motor vehicle. During the course of the investigation, officers formed grounds the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

As a result, Abhilash SHAJU, 25, of Georgetown, was charged with:

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

The driver is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on March 21, 2024, to answer to the charge. Additionally, the driver’s vehicle was impounded for a period of seven days, and their driver’s licence suspended for a period of 90 days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Trent Hills

Hit & Run – Dylan ANDERSON Charged

(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – One person has been charged after police located an abandoned passenger vehicle in a ditch on County Road 38 in Peterborough County.

On March 11, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Peterborough Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) contacted Northumberland OPP to check on the wellbeing of the vehicle owner at a residence on County Road 8 in the Municipality of Trent Hills.

No injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

Dylan ANDERSON, 30-years-old, from the Municipality of Trent Hills, was charged with:

·        Obstruct peace officer

·        Fail to remain

·        Fail to report accident.

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sault Ste Marie

Robert HOLLAND – Assault

(SAULT STE MARIE, ON) –  On March 5, 2024, shortly after 5 pm, the Sault Ste Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call in Goulais River on Mission Road.

The accused and the victim were engaged in a verbal argument over damage to the victim’s property. Subsequently, this led to the property owner being physically assaulted.

As a result of the investigation, Robert HOLLAND, 64 years-of-age of Sault Ste Marie, was charged with assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on April 8, 2024.

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Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

More Drunk Drivers Arrested – QUEQUISH & MIKANEK

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged two individuals with impaired operation.  

On March 10, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment conducted a traffic stop at a gas station in the City of Dryden following a traffic complaint.  

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle switched seats with the passenger. Both individuals were impaired by alcohol and subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Dryden OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Deleska MIKANEK, 25-years-old, of Sioux Lookout, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Operation while prohibited -Legal Restriction from any other Act of Parliament or Provincial Law

Jonathon QUEQUISH, 37-year-old of Sioux Lookout has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs – two counts

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

·        Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

·        Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·        Novice driver – B.A.C above zero

Both accused have been held for bail and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on March 11, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sables-Spanish Rivers

Carl DICKSON – Drunk Driving

(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been charged for impaired driving following a traffic complaint.

On March 9, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.

Police were able to locate the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, police determined the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Carl DICKSON, 20-years-old, from Little Current has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle in contravention of conditions
  • Turn – not in safety

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on April 15, 2024.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Sioux Lookout

Travis WILLIAMS – Assault

(SIOUX LOOKOUT) – One individual faces assault charges following an incident at a local emergency shelter.

On March 8, 2024, just after 11:00 p.m., members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault incident at a local emergency shelter on Fair Street in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout. There were no serious injuries report to police as a result.

As a result, Travis WILLIAMS, 32-years-old, of Eagle Lake First Nation, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with Assault – three counts.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sioux Lookout on April 23, 2024.

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Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands OPP Police Press Releases

Tina POWELL – Drunk Driving

(NORTHEASTERN MANITOULIN AND THE ISLANDS, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged during a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program.

On March 10, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Highway 6 near Townline Road.

A vehicle was stopped as police were able to determine that the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Tina POWELL, 49-years-old, from Manitowaning was charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).  

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on April 16, 2024.

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

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OPP Police Press Releases Selywn

Robert CARROLL – Drunk Driving

(SELWYN TOWNSHIP, ON) – A driver has been charged with Impaired driving after their vehicle was stopped for speeding on Fife’s Bay Road.

On March 10, 2024, at approximately 7:15pm, the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for speeding on Fife’s Bay Road in Selwyn Township. While dealing with the driver, the officer detected an odour of alcohol and made an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand. The driver provided a sample of his breath and as a result was arrested.

Robert CARROLL (age 44) of Peterborough, ON, was arrested and charged with:

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

·      Speeding

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on April 23, 2024.

The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Michael METANSININE – Drunk Driving

(NIPIGON) – A traffic complaint has led to one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.  

On March 10, 2024, just before 7:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of an erratic and suspected impaired driver on Highway 11/17 near Hurkett Loop Road. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Nipigon OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Michael METANSININE, 53-years-old, of Geraldton, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon on April 23, 2024.

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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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremy HALVERSON – Drunk Driving

(KENORA) – A R.I.D.E program has led to one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On March 10, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E program in the area of Norman Drive in the City of Kenora. A driver approached the program and was requested to provide a breath sample.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Kenora OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Jeremy HALVERSON, 38-years-old, of Kenora, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·        Driving While Under Suspension – two counts

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on April 4, 2024.

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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Gorham OPP Police Press Releases

Jesse GERMANIUK – Drunk Driving

(GORHAM TOWNSHIP) – Traffic enforcement by the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has led to one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.  

On March 10, 2024, just before 12:30 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment observed a motor vehicle in the area of Hollender Road in Gorham Township while conducting general traffic enforcement. Officers approached the motor vehicle and the driver was requested to provide a breath sample.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Jesse GERMANIUK, 36-years-old, of Gorham Township, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus).

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on April 16, 2024.

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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OPP Police Press Releases Whitesand First Nation

Stacey SHAPWAYKEESIC – Drunk Driving

(WHITESAND FIRST NATION) – A traffic complaint has led to one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.  

On March 9, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Armstrong Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a suspected impaired driver in Whitesand First Nation. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Armstrong OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Stacey SHAPWAYKEESIC, 37-years-old, of Whitesand, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·        Novice Driver – B.A.C. Above Zero

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on April 30, 2024.