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Capreol OPP Police Press Releases Unincorporated Territory

Fatal ATV Collision

(UNICORPORATED TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision.

On Monday September 15, 2025, at approximately 10:35 a.m., members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single ATV collision, on Old Portelance Gervais Lumber Road, Unincorporated Township, approximately 55 kilometres north of Capreol.

A 77-year-old-person from Capreol was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation is still ongoing with the assistance of the OPP Collision Reconstructionist and the Traffic Collision Investigation Team to determine the cause of the collision.

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Drug & Weapons Bust – BONALDO & PAUPST

(UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged two people with drugs and weapon related offence after investigating a motor vehicle collision.

On Wednesday July 30, 2025, at approximately 4:55 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment (Sudbury) and Fire Services responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 144, Unincorporated Territory, north of Half Way Lake Provincial Park.

The two occupants reported no injuries. A search of the vehicle located brass knuckles, a conductive energy weapon and drugs suspected to be, cannabis, Cocaine and opioids.

As a result of the investigation the driver, Michelle BONALDO, 60 years-of-age, from Goderich was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose- two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- two counts
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
  • Careless driving

The passenger, Gerald PAUPST, 52 years-of-age, from Hamilton was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose- two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance- two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule III Substance

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday August 27, 2025, in Sudbury.

The highway was reduced to one lane, with altering traffic for just over five hours, during the investigation and the removal of the vehicle.

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Violent Home Invasion – Preston GRATTON Arrested

(UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after responding to a family dispute

On January 23, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a family dispute on Ministic Lake Road, Unincorporated Territory, north of Sudbury.

A family member attended the property and entered the residence by force, then assaulted an individual with a handheld tool. The victim received minor injuries and was transported to the local hospital by Emergency Medical Services.

As a result of the investigation, Preston GRATTON, 26 years-of-age, from Copper Cliff, was arrested and charged with:

  • Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
  • Assault with a weapon – two counts
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 24, 2025, in Sudbury.

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Jason WAHAMAA – Drunk Driving

(UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY, ON) – A driver was charged with impaired driving after police responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver.

On February 25, shortly before 11:30 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 144, Unincorporated Territory, north of the City of Greater Sudbury.

A witness was following the vehicle, travelling all over the roadway and contacted police.

Police located the vehicle and while speaking to the driver, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jason WAHAMAA, 54 years-of-age, from Azilda, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • No red light on rear of trailer

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 27, 2024, 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.