Category: Kenora

(KENORA, ON) – The Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged 4 different persons at 4 different occurrences between March 31 and April 1 2024 for impaired related offences.

On March 31, 2024, shortly after 5:30 p.m. a disturbance call on Lakeview Dr resulted in an impaired investigation by the Kenora OPP.

As a result, Tammy FRENETTE, 48-years-old, of Kenora has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

· Adult operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

The accused with scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on April 25, 2024, to answer to the charges.

On March 31, 2024, after a report of a possible impaired driver on Whitefish Bay FN, the Kenora OPP and Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) located the vehicle on Hwy 17E at Reddens.

Police conducted an investigation, and it was determined the driver of the vehicle was impaired.

As a result, Tamook PAYPOMPEE, 28-years-old, of Northwest Angle 33 has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

· Adult operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

· Adult operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on April 18, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Further the Kenora OPP initiated a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in the City of Kenora at around 1:30 a.m. on April 1, 2024.

As a result, Bradley WHITE, 39-years-old, of Shoal Lake 39 has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

· Adult operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

· Adult operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

· Adult operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused was held pending a bail hearing where he was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on April 4, 2024, to answer to the charges.

A second driver, Danielle EVERSON, 31-years-old, of Kenora has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code (CC) the Cannabis Control Act (CCA) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:

· Adult operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs (CC)

· Adult possession of a Schedule I Substance-Cocaine (CDSA)

· Adult have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available (CCA)

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on April 25, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Any person with information regarding impaired drivers or the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

(KENORA) – A R.I.D.E program has led to one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On March 10, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E program in the area of Norman Drive in the City of Kenora. A driver approached the program and was requested to provide a breath sample.

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

As a result, Jeremy HALVERSON, 38-years-old, of Kenora, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

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

·        Driving While Under Suspension – two counts

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on April 4, 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.

(KENORA) – Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired charges following two separate incidents.

On March 2, 2024, just after 2:00 a.m., while on general patrol, officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle outside a business on Main Street South in the City of Kenora.

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 Kenora OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Ashlen WIERSEMA, 35-years-old, of Kenora, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

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

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on March 21, 2024.

On the same day, just after 11:30 p.m., members of the Kenora OPP Detachment were on general patrol in the area of First Avenue South and observed a traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop.

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 Kenora OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Donald PARKS, 79-years-old, of Kenora has been arrested and charged under the CC with 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 March 28, 2024.