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Armand BREAULT – Drunk Driving

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – A driver was charged with impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop.

On May 7, 2024, shortly after 11:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Levesque Street, West Nipissing.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Armand BREAULT, 89 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 6, 2024, in North Bay.

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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Christopher COMMANDA Arrested Again

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with a weapon offence.

On May 4, 2024, shortly after 3:00 a.m., Nipissing West OPP observed a known wanted person, walking on King Street, West Nipissing.

Police arrested the individual for an outstanding warrant, who was currently on conditions not to carry any weapons and police seized two knives from that individual.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher COMMANDA, 24 years-of-age from West Nipissing, was charged with, carrying concealed weapon and failure to comply with release order.

The accused was held for Bail Court, then released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 6, 2024, in West Nipissing.

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Another Met Bust

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged two people with weapons and drug related offences after a traffic complaint.

On May 4, 2024, shortly before 5:00 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Front Street, West Nipissing.

As a result of the investigation, two people were arrested. A search of the vehicle located an air pistol, drug paraphernalia and drugs suspected to be, cannabis, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.

As a result of the investigation, Gabrielle BARONETTE, 24 years-of-age and Tristan BERTRAND, 28 years-of-age, both from West Nipissing, were charged with:

  • Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance
  • Possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking

Gabrielle BARONETTE was further charged with, drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available.

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 6, 2024, in North Bay.

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Another Meth Bust

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged two people with weapons and drug related offences after a traffic complaint.

On May 4, 2024, shortly before 5:00 a.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Front Street, West Nipissing.

As a result of the investigation, two people were arrested. A search of the vehicle located an air pistol, drug paraphernalia and drugs suspected to be, cannabis, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.

As a result of the investigation, Gabrielle BARONETTE, 24 years-of-age and Tristan BERTRAND, 28 years-of-age, both from West Nipissing, were charged with:

  • Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a schedule I substance
  • Possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking

Gabrielle BARONETTE was further charged with, drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available.

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 6, 2024, in North Bay.

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Shawn MOON Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a report of a theft of a bike.

On May 5, 2024, shortly before 8:30 a.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of a bike from a residence on Mageau Street, West Nipissing.

An unknown person had taken the bike and fled into a wooded area, but was shortly located and arrested by police.

A search of the person located, Canadian currency and drugs suspected to be Cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids and other drugs.

As a result of the investigation, Shawn MOON, 45-years-old, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – four counts
  • Possession of a schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Theft under $5000
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on May 15, 2024.

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Billy JOHANSON Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – One person was arrested and charged for impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop.

On April 26, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conduct a traffic stop with a vehicle on Highway 17, West Nipissing.

While speaking with the driver, police observed open liquor in the vehicle and it was determined that the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Billy JOHANSON, 52 years-of-age, from Dokis First Nation, was charged with, operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, and driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 6, 2024, in North Bay.

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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Jason AUBERTIN Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after responding to a disturbance.

On April 24, 2024, shortly after 7:30 p.m., members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on King Street, West Nipissing.

Police attended the scene and located a conscious person laying down on the street. While assisting the individual, they became assaultive and began uttering threats during the investigation.

As a result of the investigation: Jason AUBERTIN, 36 years-of-age, from West Nipissing was arrested and charged with:

  • Causing a disturbance
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Assault with intent to resist arrest
  • Disarming a Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 26, 2024, in North Bay.

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Patrick LAFLEUR Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – A driver was charged with impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop.

On April 18, 2024, shortly after 1:30 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop with a possible impaired driver on Main Street, West Nipissing.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Patrick LAFLEUR, 22 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2, 2024, in North Bay.

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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Kyle MAURICE Was Arrested

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – A driver has been charged with Impaired driving after their vehicle was stopped at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program

On April 16, 2024, at shortly after 2:00 p.m., the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Front Street, West Nipissing.

Officers spoke with the driver and read them the Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand. The driver provided a sample of their breath and as a result was arrested and transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

Kyle MAURICE, 24-years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Fail to have insurance card
  • Fail to notify change of address – licence

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on May 2, 2024.

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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Another Repeat Offender Arrested Again – Meth a Factor

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Two people were arrested and charged after The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop.

On April 8, 2024, shortly before 2:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP were on general patrol, and conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Front Street, West Nipissing.

The driver was found to be a suspended driver and was arrested. A search of the vehicle located knives, digital scales and drugs suspected to be methamphetamine and cocaine.

As a result of the investigation, Keith BAZINET, 45-years-of-age, from the Noelville, was charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Fail to comply with Probation Order
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis in open baggage

The accused was held for Bail Court and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 8, 2024, in North Bay.

The passenger, Samantha LABELLE, 36-years-of-age, from Sudbury, was also arrested and charged with, possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 2, 2024, in North Bay.

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