(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation.
On December 13, 2024, just after 9:30 p.m., members of the Kenora OPP Detachment observed a motor vehicle running in a parking lot in the Cambrian Drive area.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle was impaired by drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported back to the Kenora OPP Detachment for further testing.
Christian PAYPOMPEE, 32-years-old, of Kenora, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
The accused was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on December 14, 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.