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Billy JOHANSON Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – One person was arrested and charged for impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop.

On April 26, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conduct a traffic stop with a vehicle on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

While speaking with the driver, police observed open liquor in the vehicle and it was determined that the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Billy JOHANSON, 52 years-of-age, from Dokis First Nation, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, and driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 6, 2024, 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 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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Jason AUBERTIN Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after responding to a disturbance.

On April 24, 2024, shortly after 7:30 p.m., members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on King Street, West Nipissing.

Police attended the scene and located a conscious person laying down on the street. While assisting the individual, they became assaultive and began uttering threats during the investigation.

As a result of the investigation: Jason AUBERTIN, 36 years-of-age, from West Nipissing was arrested and charged with:

  • Causing a disturbance
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Assault with intent to resist arrest
  • Disarming a Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 26, 2024, in North Bay.

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Patrick LAFLEUR Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – A driver was charged with impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop.

On April 18, 2024, shortly after 1:30 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop with a possible impaired driver on Main Street, West Nipissing.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Patrick LAFLEUR, 22 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2, 2024, 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 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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Kyle MAURICE Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – A driver has been charged with Impaired driving after their vehicle was stopped at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program

On April 16, 2024, at shortly after 2:00 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Front Street, West Nipissing.

Officers spoke with the driver and read them the Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand. The driver provided a sample of their breath and as a result was arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

Kyle MAURICE, 24-years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Fail to have insurance card
  • Fail to notify change of address – licence

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on May 2, 2024.

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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Another Repeat Offender Arrested Again – Meth a Factor

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Two people were arrested and charged after The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop.

On April 8, 2024, shortly before 2:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP were on general patrol, and conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Front Street, West Nipissing.

The driver was found to be a suspended driver and was arrested. A search of the vehicle located knives, digital scales and drugs suspected to be methamphetamine and cocaine.

As a result of the investigation, Keith BAZINET, 45-years-of-age, from the Noelville, was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis in open baggage

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 8, 2024, in North Bay.

The passenger, Samantha LABELLE, 36-years-of-age, from Sudbury, was also arrested and charged with, possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2, 2024, in North Bay.

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Spike Belt & K9 Used – 4 Charged

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

On March 28, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised by the Kirkland Lake OPP of a vehicle that failed to stop for speeding on Highway 11, and the vehicle continued to travel south.

Police located the vehicle traveling south on Highway 64 in Field, and a Tire Deflation Device (TDD), otherwise known as a Spike belt was successfully utilized causing the vehicle to safely come to a stop. Three passengers fled into a wooded area, while police arrested the driver.

There was a large police presence when members from the OPP K9 Unit, Emergency Response Team, Snowmobile, ATV and Vessel Enforcement (S.A.V.E.) Unit and OPP Aviation assisted with the search. The three other passengers were subsequently later located and arrested in an isolated cabin.

A search located Canadian currency and drugs suspected to be cocaine.

As a result of the investigation,

Mateus RIBEIRO, 31 years-of-age, from Whitby, was charged with:

  • Dangerous operation
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Mohamed ABU, 28 years-of-age, from Loyalist Township, and Ibrahim OMAR, 29 years-of-age, from Toronto, were both charged with:

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

Devante MORRIS-McDONALD, 22 years-of-age, from Toronto, was charged with, possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

All four accused were held for Bail Court and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 2, 2024, in North Bay.

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12 & 13 Year Old Arrested After Traffic Stop

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Two young people have been arrested and charged after being stopped in a stolen vehicle.

On March 27, 2024, shortly before 2:30 a.m. members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

Once the vehicle came to a stop, two young people fled into the bush, but were shortly located and arrested by police.

As a result of the investigation, a12-year-old person and 13-year-old person, both from North Bay, were charged with, possession property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in May 2024, in North Bay.

The OPP will not be releasing the name of the accused under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

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Another Drunk Driver Runs Red Light – Dwayne YOUNG Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police charged the driver for impaired driving, after the vehicle failed to stop for a red light.

On March 24, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Front Street, West Nipissing.

The driver failed to stop for a red light and was stopped by police. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the Greater Sudbury Police Service for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Dwayne YOUNG, 52 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Red light – fail to stop

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2, 2024, 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 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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Assault With Weapon & Threats – Steven DENIS

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a report of a road rage incident.

On March 14, 2024, shortly before 12:30 p.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapon complaint on Dutrisac Road, West Nipissing.

It was reported that two vehicles had been involved in a road rage incident on Highway 17 and pulled onto a side road to confront each other. One driver brandished a knife, while uttering a threat to harm the other driver.

As a result of the investigation, Steven DENIS, 32-years-old, from North Bay, was arrested and charged with, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on April 4, 2024.

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Murder – Victim & Accused Names Released

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police have identified the victim and charged one person after a shooting incident at a residence in West Nipissing.

On March 13, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Bradley Street.

The deceased has been identified as Joseph GENEREUX, 53 years-old, from West Nipissing.

As a result of the investigation, Marc LARABIE, 48 years-old, from West Nipissing has been charged with:

·      Second degree murder, contrary to section 235 of the Criminal Code (CC)

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm, contrary to section 91(1) of the CC

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, contrary to section 92(1) of the CC

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Superior Court of Justice in North Bay on April 12, 2024.

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is no immediate threat to public safety.

The public can continue to expect a large police presence in the area. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

The investigation is being conducted by the Nipissing West OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance of the OPP Forensic Identification Services, and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

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Melisa SIMON-CARROLL – Assault With Weapon

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police charged one person after a report of a disturbance at a local arena.

On March 2, 2024, shortly before 1:30 p.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a local arena on O’Hara Street, West Nipissing.

It was reported that after an earlier hockey game on that same day, a parent from an opposing team had assaulted another parent with a solid object in their hand. Minor injuries were reported by the victim.

As a result of the investigation, Melisa SIMON-CARROLL, 40-years-old, from Markstay-Warren, was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on April 4, 2024.