(Geraldton, ON) – Members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation.
On June 9th, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m., members of the Greenstone OPP Detachment initiated a traffic stop for a speeding motor vehicle on Highway 11 close to Michael Power Boulevard.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Greenstone OPP Detachment for further testing.
As a result, Ryan SMITH, 35-years-old, of Thunder Bay has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:
· Adult Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Adult Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Adult Speeding 1- 49 Km/h over posted limit
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Geraldton on July 3rd, 2025.
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.