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Kenora OPP Police Press Releases

Terrance CHERRY – Drunk Driving

(KENORA, ON) – A traffic violation has led to one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On June 29, 2024, shortly before 3:30 a.m., members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in the area of Lakeview Drive and initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for a traffic violation.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported back to the Kenora OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Terrance CHERRY, 23-years-old, of Kenora, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on July 23, 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.

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OPP Police Press Releases Red Lake

Kyle BARR Was Arrested

(RED LAKE, ON) – Proactive traffic enforcement has resulted in two Winnipeg residents facing charges.

On June 29, 2024, shortly before 10:30 p.m., members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol on Highway 125 in the Municipality of Red Lake when they observed a motor vehicle parked halfway on the roadway.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Red Lake OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Kyle BARR, 31-years-old, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA) with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·        Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

·        Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on August 15, 2024.

A 23-year-old, of Winnipeg, Manitoba was charged under the HTA and LLCA with:

·        Fail to Identify Self

·        Being Intoxicated in Public Place

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.

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Mulmur

Marilyn HAYWARD – Drunk Driving

(MULMUR, ON) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a driver with impaired operation and removed the driver from the road.

On July 3, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers from Dufferin OPP responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver in the area of Mulmur-Melancthon Townline. Officers located the vehicle which had been involved in a single-vehicle collision. Officers were led into an impaired driving investigation.

As a result, Marilyn HAYWARD, 53-year-old from Orangeville, has been charged with:

•      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

•      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in the Town of Orangeville at a later day in July 2024.

Their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for a period of 7 days.

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Markstay-Warren OPP Police Press Releases

Anthony RENAUD Was Arrested

(MARKSTAY-WARREN, ON) – Police arrested and charged the driver with impaired driving after investigating a single motor vehicle collision.

On July 2, 2024, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), responded to a single motor vehicle collision with a utility pole, on Ratter Lake Road.

EMS assessed the lone driver for minor injuries, who was then arrested for impaired driving and then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Anthony RENAUD, 49 years-of -age, from Markstay-Warren was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on August 1, 2024, in North Bay.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Conner RODWELL Was Arrested

(NORTH BAY, ON) – Novice driver stopped for traffic complaint faces several charges. 

On July 2, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to numerous traffic complaints involving a black car northbound on Highway 11. Police located the car and observed it to be travelling at approximately 188km/hr. The vehicle did not stop and fled from police.  

A short time later police observed the same vehicle travelling on Highway 11 near the Nosbonsing exit and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was not cooperative with police and subsequently arrested after further investigation.

Conner RODWELL, 31-years-of-age, from Milford Bay was charged with:

  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Drive motor vehicle no validation on plate
  • Fail to stop for police
  • Novice Driver fail to provide breath sample
  • Novice Driver BAC above zero

The accused’s drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded for 14 days. They are scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on August 13, 2024.

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

Ian MACDONALD – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On June 28, 2024, at approximately 10:50 p.m., a member of the Elgin OPP stopped a passenger vehicle on Lotus Lane, Municipality of Central Elgin after observing a vehicle driving erratically in the Village of Port Stanley.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Elgin OPP St. Thomas Detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Ian MACDONALD, a 22-year-old from St. Thomas was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on August 13, 2024.

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Bayham OPP Police Press Releases

Ronald ALLENSEN – Drunk Driving

(BAYHAM, ON) – The Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment arrested an impaired driver at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint.

On June 29, 2024, members of the Elgin OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint on Nova Scotia Line near Chatham Street, Municipality of Bayham. At approximately 10:05 p.m., police stopped a passenger vehicle and checked for driver sobriety.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed a cannabis cigarette within the vehicle, detected signs of alcohol consumption, and administered a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Elgin OPP St. Thomas Detachment for further testing.

The investigating officer also discovered an additional quantity of cannabis within the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Ronald ALLENSEN, 70-year-old from Port Burwell was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place

·        Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Thomas on August 13, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Cochrane OPP Police Press Releases

Brittany DEROUIN – Drunk Driving

(COCHRANE, ON) – A traffic stop on Highway 11, west of Cochrane led to the driver being charged for driving while impaired by alcohol.

On June 22, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, observed swerving on Highway 11, west of Cochrane.

Upon speaking with the driver, police determined that the driver had been consuming an alcohol beverage, and the driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Brittany DEROUIN, 30 years of age of Cochrane, was charged with the following:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 9, 2024, in Cochrane. The accused was also issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Hawkesbury OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The marine unit of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) issued 14 tickets, and laid two criminal charges this Canada Day long weekend. The most common offences were issued for improper or missing equipment, and open alcohol on board.

On June 30, 2024, the marine unit conducted a traffic stop on a jet ski in the Ottawa River near Voyageur Provincial Park. 59-year-old Jocelyn Mondou from St-Joseph-Du-Lac was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code (CC):

  • CC – Adult operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • CC – Adult operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on July 31, 2024 at the L’Orignal Court of Justice. 

On July 1, 2024, the marine unit conducted a traffic stop on a boat in the Ottawa River near Hawkesbury. The driver, 44-year-old Alexandre Goyette from Grenville-Sur-La-Rouge, was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code (CC), Canada Shipping Act (CSA), and Liquor Licence & Control Act (LLCA):

  • CC – Adult failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • CSA – Operating vessel with safety equipment not in good working order
  • CSA – Operating pleasure craft without copy of licence on board
  • LLCA – Operating boat underway with open container of liquor

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on August 14, 2024 at the L’Orignal Court of Justice. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

David AUBE Was Arrested

(SUDBURY, ON) – A driver was charged with impaired driving after police received a traffic complaint from the public.

On June 29, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 17, Sudbury.

The vehicle was located and stopped by police. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, David AUBE, 51 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on July 24, 2024, in Sudbury.

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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Midland OPP Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers

(MIDLAND,ON) – Several calls from the public to the OPP Communication Centre reporting possible impaired drivers resulted in two drivers being removed after investigation from area roadways over the Canada Day long weekend.

At approximately 4:19 a.m. July 1, 2024 officers were dispatched to a report from an off-duty police officer with a white Nissan Versa vehicle that was stopped in a live lane at the intersection of Highway 93 and Vasey Road in the Township of Tay.

Attending officers found the driver passed out at the wheel and upon awaking and speaking with the driver, the officers entered into an impaired driving investigation resulting in an arrest and further investigation at detachment.

Charged criminally with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and further with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) is Tyler KOPKA 23 years of Mississauga.

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 18, 2024, was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

Another call from the public at approximately 3:24 a.m. June 29, 2024 of a black GMC vehicle being operated in an erratic fashion eastbound on Highway 12 near Park Street, Tay Township resulted in several officers patrolling the area with a similar vehicle being observed entering a business parking lot off Pine Street, Waubaushene.

Officers observed an occupant of the vehicle flee from the vehicle who was located by the officers nearby in an wooded area and became the subject of an impaired driving investigation.

Charged criminally in this investigation with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and further with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) is Brendan MARCHILDON 32 years of Penetanguishene.

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 11, 2024, was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please “Make the Call” and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Mason FEX Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program.

On June 29, 2024, shortly before 2:00 a.m., officers conducted a RIDE program on Ottawa Street, West Nipissing. A motor vehicle approached the officers conducting the program, as a result of the investigation the driver was arrested for impaired driving.

Mason FEX, 28-year-old from West Nipissing, was charged with, operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration over 80 and operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on August 1, 2024, in North Bay.

The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Arrive alive, drive sober.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting its’ citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Austin RIGGS Was Arrested

(NORTH BAY, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged with multiple offences after fleeing from police.

On July 1, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m. the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a white car travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 11 in Callander. It was travelling approximately 47 km/h over the posted limit. Police attempted to stop the vehicle, but it fled onto Peever Line.  

A short time later, Almaguin OPP were called to a single motor vehicle collision located on Forestry Road in Laurier Township. After investigation, it was determined this was the same vehicle that had fled from police earlier. As a result, the driver was arrested and vehicle towed.    

Austin RIGGS 23-years-old of Aurora, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Fail to stop for police
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Class G1 licence holder- unaccompanied by qualified driver
  • Class G1 licence holder – carry front seat passenger
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on July 16, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases St Clair

Saindon BLAKE – Drunk Driving

(ST CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) -Driver charged with Impaired after a traffic stop was conducted.

On June 30, 2024, shortly after 2:50 a.m., a uniform member of Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Brigden Road in St Clair Township.

After speaking with the driver, Police took the driver of the vehicle into custody without incident.

Saindon BLAKE, a 50-year-old of St Clair Township, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:

  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia to speak to the charges on July 29, 2024.

The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. “Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

The Lambton OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

David Russell – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program on Highway 35, Manvers Township.

On July 2, 2024, at 01:37 a.m., officers conducted a RIDE Program on Highway 35 in Manvers Township. A motor vehicle approached the officers conducting the program where an odour of alcohol was found to be emitting from the driver. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences.

David Russell, 51-year-old of Newcastle, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80

In addition to the charges the driver received a 90-day licence suspension and the motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The above mentioned is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date.