(NIPIGON, ON) Mandatory Alcohol Screening (MAS) has lead to one driver being charged for Impaired Operation.
On January 18, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program which included MAS on Railway Street in the Township of Nipigon.
Jarrett WOJICK, 45-years old, from Gorham Ontario failed the roadside screening and has been charged under the Criminal Code with;
- Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus
The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon to speak to the charges.
Impaired driving continues to be a serious public safety issue on local roads and highways. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired call 911. Road safety is the shared responsibility of all road users.