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Joy HENNESSEY Was Arrested

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A traffic complaint by an off-duty police officer led to the arrest of a drug-impaired driver.

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Sunnyside Road in the City of Temiskaming Shores. Through investigation, police determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance. Police arrested the driver and seized drugs suspected to be Fentanyl. The driver was transported to the Temiskaming OPP Detachment for further testing by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

As a result of the investigation, Joy HENNESSEY, 42 years-of-age of Kirkland Lake, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on September 24, 2024. They were issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and their motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug 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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Shoplifters Arrested – Drugs A Factor

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – Male arrested for shoplifting by off-duty police officer results in four persons charged with drug trafficking.

On September 2, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., an off-duty police officer arrested a male for shoplifting at a business on Highway 11 in Dymond Township and the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist. Two people fled in a vehicle prior to their arrival and one other person hid in the store.

The vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was conducted on Shepherdson Road in New Liskeard. The occupants were arrested, and the vehicle was searched incident to arrest. Police located and seized drugs suspected to be methamphetamine and fentanyl with a total estimated street value of $112,000. The fourth person was later arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Jordan VAN MIERLO, 38 years-of-age of North Bay, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Theft under $5000

Ryan O’HARA, 38 years-of-age of Ajax, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Theft under $5000

Ashley GAUDETTE, 36 years-of-age of Cobalt, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Theft under $5000

Justine ELSE, 36 years-of-age of North Bay, was charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Theft under $5000
  • Failure to comply with Release Order

All four accused persons appeared in bail court before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on September 3, 2024. They remain in custody and will next appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on September 6, 2024.

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Margaret SUTHERLAND – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in New Liskeard led to the arrest of an impaired driver.

On August 13, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program on Lakeshore Road South in Haileybury. A vehicle approached the checkpoint, and it was determined that the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Margaret SUTHERLAND, 52 years-of-age of South Glengarry, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Assault a Peace Officer

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on September 3, 2024. She was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and her motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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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Nickolaus ROWE Was Arrested

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in New Liskeard led to the arrest of an impaired driver.

On June 28, 2024, shortly after 10:45 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program on Lakeshore Road North in New Liskeard. A vehicle approached the checkpoint, and it was determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for an evaluation by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

As a result of the investigation, Nickolaus ROWE, 18 years-of-age of New Liskeard, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on July 30, 2024. He was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and his motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The OPP has highly trained DRE officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug 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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Dylan GALL Was Arrested

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving after conducting a traffic stop for speeding.

On June 20, 2024, shortly after 7:45 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP stopped a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Highway 11 in the City of Temiskaming Shores. Through investigation, police determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Dylan GALL, 30 years-of-age of New Liskeard, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Driver fail to surrender licence
  • Fail to notify change of address

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on July 9, 2024. He was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and his motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. We urge everyone to make responsible choices when it comes to driving, and to report any suspected impaired driving by calling 911.

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Two More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two people with impaired driving.

On June 12, 2024, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP stopped a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Mowat Landing Road in the City of Temiskaming Shores. Through investigation, police determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jeffrey SWEET, 47 years-of-age of New Liskeard, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

On June 13, 2024, shortly after 8:30 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Armstrong Street North in the City of Temiskaming Shores. Police located the vehicle and through investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Sean MCNAMARA, 44 years-of-age of Kirkland Lake, was charged with:

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

The accused persons were released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in July 2024. They were both issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and their motor vehicles were impounded.

The OPP remains committed to ensuring our roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. We urge everyone to make responsible choices when it comes to driving, and to report any suspected impaired driving by calling 911.

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Darren LEUKERT – Drunk Driving

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On April 27, 2024, shortly after 9:30 a.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP stopped a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Highway 11 in the City of Temiskaming Shores. Through investigation, police determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Darren LEUKERT, 45 years-of-age of New Liskeard was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 28, 2024. 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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Tyler KERR Was Arrested

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On April 27, 2024, shortly after 3:30 a.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP stopped a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on McKelvie Street in the City of Temiskaming Shores. Through investigation, police determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Tyler KERR, 33 years-of-age of Temiskaming Shores was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 28, 2024. 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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Robin WHITESIDE

(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving.

On April 26, 2024, shortly before 8:30 p.m., members of the Temiskaming OPP stopped a motor vehicle hauling an unsafe load on Highway 11 in the City of Temiskaming Shores. Through investigation, police determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The driver was arrested and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Robin WHITESIDE, 52 years-of-age of Sudbury was charged with:

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

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 28, 2024. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.