(ESPANOLA , ON) – A driver is facing impaired-related charges after police received a traffic complaint.
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint on Highway 6 in Espanola. Police later located the vehicle driving 114 km/hr in a 60 km/hr community safety zone. A traffic stop was conducted, and upon approaching the driver, officers noticed open alcohol within the vehicle. Further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.
The driver, Jeremiah ASSINEWAI, 24-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
- Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available – two counts
- Drive motor vehicle, perform stunt, excessive speed (community safety zone) – two counts
- Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor – two counts
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on September 22, 2025.