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Cache Bay OPP West Nipissing

27 Year Old ATV Driver Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – One person was arrested and charged after operating an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV).

On Friday September 19, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol, and conducted a traffic stop with an ATV on Riding Stable Road, West Nipissing.

The driver was found to be a prohibited driver and was arrested. Wylden RAY, 27-years-of-age, from Cache Bay, was charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Driver – no helmet or improper helmet
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday November 6, 2025, in North Bay. The vehicle was impounded for 45-days, at the cost of the owner.

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OPP Police Press Releases Warren West Nipissing

Hunter DEMERS Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving, after conducting a traffic stop with a vehicle.

On Saturday September 20, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, conducted a traffic stop, with a vehicle swerving all over the roadway on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

Hunter DEMERS, 24 years-of-age, from Warren, was charged with, operation while impaired – drugs.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday November 6, 2025, in North Bay.

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

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Jacques GUENETTE Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program.

On Friday September 19, 2025, at approximately 11:55 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Highway 539, West Nipissing.

Officers checked 20 vehicles and charged one driver.

As a result of the investigation, Jacques GUENETTE, 51 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday October 2, 2025, in North Bay.

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 fail or refuse to provide a breath sample or comply with a lawful demand from police, you face the same penalties as if you were charged with impaired driving:

  • Criminal charges
  • Immediate licence suspension
  • Vehicle impoundment
  • Fines and possible jail time

Make the right choice and always drive sober.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Found Body Was Murdered According to Police – Name Released

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The victim was identified, and their death ruled a homicide after a deceased person was discovered in Torrance. 

On Monday, September 15, 2025, shortly after 12:00 p.m., officers from the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a deceased person discovered in a remote area near Hardy Lake Road. 

The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Tyler PENASSE (also known as Tyler PELLERIN-PENASSE) of West Nipissing.

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, a postmortem was conducted at the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS) in Toronto. The death is being treated as a homicide.

Investigators are urging anyone who was in the areas of Hardy Lake Road, Torrance, Bala, Wahta and Gravenhurst between Sunday, September 14, 2025, and Monday, September 15, 2025, and may have dashcam footage or other relevant information to contact police. Even footage that may appear unrelated could contain critical details that support the investigation.

The investigation is continuing by the Bracebridge OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the OFPS. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122, referencing occurrence E251257737. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Nipissing First Nation OPP West Nipissing

Tiffany COMMANDA – Drunk Driving

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving, while investigating a motor vehicle collision.

On Saturday September 13, 2025, at approximately 3:55 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, responded to a collision involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and a moose on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

While the CMV was pulled over on the shoulder of the highway, another motor vehicle struck the deceased animal, causing the motor vehicle to roll over. The driver of the motor vehicle received minor injuries, which was treated by Emergency Medical Services.

As a result of the investigation, the driver of the motor vehicle was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

Tiffany COMMANDA, 43 years-of-age, from Nipissing First Nation, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday November 6, 2025, in North Bay.

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 West Nipissing

$14,000 Drug Bust – Annette McKEEN

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person with drug related offences.

On Tuesday September 9, 2025, at approximately 12:35 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) on Highway 539, West Nipissing.

One driver was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant from Hamilton Police Service. A search of the vehicle located drugs suspected to be methamphetamine and oxycodone, with an estimated street value of $14,000.

As a result of the investigation, Annette McKEEN, 65 years-of-age, from Field, was charged with, possession of a Schedule I Substance and possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused was held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in North Bay.

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West Nipissing

Gilles ARBOUR – Drunk Driving

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a person attempting to leave in a motor vehicle at a community event.

On Saturday September 6, 2025, at approximately 10:40 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP observed a driver attempt to drive away at a community event on Millrand Road, West Nipissing.

Police approached the vehicle before it drove away and found the driver to be impaired by alcohol and was arrested, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Gilles ARBOUR, 69 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday November 6, 2025, in North Bay.

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 West Nipissing

Andre GAGNON Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver after investigating a parked vehicle.

On Monday September 1, 2025, at approximately 7:50 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a parked vehicle on Cache Bay Road, West Nipissing.

Police located the vehicle parked, still running and the driver sleeping in the driver’s seat.  The driver was found to be impaired by drugs and was arrested, then transported to the OPP detachment.

As a result of the investigation, Andre GAGNON, 38 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, operation while impaired – drugs and operation while impaired – blood drug concentration.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday November 6, 2025, in North Bay.

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 West Nipissing

Vehicle In Lake – Michael SHANK Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after responding to a vehicle that drove into a lake.

On August 23, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle that drove into Lake Nipissing off Pierre Road, West Nipissing.

Police attended the scene and located an unconscious person on the ground near the area where the vehicle entered the water. Police attempted to wake the individual, who assaulted the officer and then resisted the arrest.

As a result of the investigation: Michael SHANK, 41 years-of-age, from West Nipissing was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault with intent to resist arrest
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for Bail Court, then released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday September 4, 2025, in North Bay.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Paul DESCOTEAUX Was Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid impaired driving charges on a wanted person after a traffic stop.

On Thursday August 21, 2025, at approximately 2:50 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, observed a known wanted person driving a vehicle on Highway 539, West Nipissing.

Police arrested the driver for an outstanding warrant. During the investigation, it was determined that the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle, as well as being impaired by drugs. The driver was then transported to the North Bay Police Service for further testing.

Paul DESCOTEAUX, 39 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday August 27, 2025, in North Bay.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 45-days.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Nicolas ROQUE Arrested After ALPR Hit

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with multiple offences after a traffic stop.

On Wednesday August 20, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP, were alerted by the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, of a possible suspended driver on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

The driver was arrested for being impaired and a suspended driver, then transported to the Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing.

A small amount of cannabis was located in the vehicle.

The driver failed to comply with the breath demand and as a result of the investigation, Nicolas ROQUE, 45 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday October 2, 2025, in North Bay.

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 fail or refuse to provide a breath sample or comply with a lawful demand from police, you face the same penalties as if you were charged with impaired driving:

  • Criminal charges
  • Immediate licence suspension
  • Vehicle impoundment
  • Fines and possible jail time

Make the right choice and always drive sober.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Nicolas WIESNER Was Arrested Following Collision

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver after investigating a motor vehicle collision.

On Friday August 1, 2025, at approximately 9:40 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Mary Street, West Nipissing. No injuries were reported with the driver.

The driver of the vehicle failed to comply with the breath demand and was arrested.

As a result of the investigation, Nicolas WIESNER, 41 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday October 2, 2025, in North Bay.

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 fail or refuse to provide a breath sample or comply with a lawful demand from police, you face the same penalties as if you were charged with impaired driving:

  • Criminal charges
  • Immediate licence suspension
  • Vehicle impoundment
  • Fines and possible jail time

Make the right choice and always drive sober.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Timothy ZABA Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a vehicle failed to stop for police.

On Sunday July 20, 2025, at approximately 11:10 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a vehicle on Quesnel Road, West Nipissing.

The known driver of the vehicle failed to stop for police and then fled on a personal watercraft, without a personal floatation device on the lower Sturgeon River.

Later that day, police contacted the known individual, who agreed to turn themselves in.

As a result of the investigation, Timothy ZABA, 49 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Flight from peace officer
  • Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit
  • Operating personal watercraft without all required personal flotation devices or lifejackets on board being inherently buoyant

The accused was held for Bail Court, then released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on August 7, 2025, in North Bay.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

2 Deceased Following Fire

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a residential fire in St-Charles.

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Nipissing West OPP, the St-Charles Fire Department and the French River Fire Department responded to a residential fire on King Street East in St-Charles, where two people have died.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing by the Nipissing West OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services in partnership with members from the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM). 

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Michael SHANK Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving offences after investigating a motor vehicle collision.

On Tuesday July 8, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Old Highway 17, West Nipissing. No injuries were reported with the driver.

Police attended the scene and located the driver walking away from the collision. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing, which the driver failed to comply with.

As a result of the investigation, Michael SHANK, 41 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Fail to remain

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday August 7, 2025, in North Bay.

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 fail or refuse to provide a breath sample or comply with a lawful demand from police, you face the same penalties as if you were charged with impaired driving:

  • Criminal charges
  • Immediate licence suspension
  • Vehicle impoundment
  • Fines and possible jail time

Make the right choice and always drive sober.