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Fenwick

Alexandra NOLAN – Drunk Driving

(FENWICK TOWNSHIP, ON)- On May 8, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., the Sault Ste Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services and Goulais Fire Department responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 and Anglican Church Road in Fenwick Township.   

Investigation determined the grey car failed to negotiate a right-hand-turn, went through a wooden guardrail, landing on the wheels of a steep embankment. The driver and passenger of the car did not suffer any life-threatening injuries.

While speaking to the driver police determined the driver had consumed alcohol and as a result, Alexandra NOLAN, 19 years-of-age from Garden River First Nation was charged with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on June 10, 2024.

The car was towed and impounded for seven days with the driver being issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

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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Mississippi Mills OPP Police Press Releases

Jeffrey MCCURDY – Drunk Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Renfrew resident with impaired driving.

An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Pakenham shortly before 10:30 p.m. on May 6, 2024. An approved alcohol screening device was utilized, and the driver was then arrested and transported to the detachment in Carleton Place for additional testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jeffrey MCCURDY, age 58, has been charged with 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 in Perth on June 3, 2024.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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Mississippi Mills

Jeffrey MCCURDY – Drunk Driving

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Renfrew resident with impaired driving.

An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Pakenham shortly before 10:30 p.m. on May 6, 2024. An approved alcohol screening device was utilized, and the driver was then arrested and transported to the detachment in Carleton Place for additional testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jeffrey MCCURDY, age 58, has been charged with 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 in Perth on June 3, 2024.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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OPP Police Press Releases Sudbury

Jordan ASSINEWE – Drunk Driving, Speeding

(SUDBURY, ON) – A driver was charged with impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop for speeding.

On May 4, 2024, shortly before 12:00 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17, in the City of Greater Sudbury.

A vehicle was stopped for traveling over 125 kilometres an hour (km/h) in a posted 90 km/h zone. The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the Sudbury OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jordan ASSINEWE, 33 years-of-age, from Sudbury, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Speeding 1 – 49 km/h over posted limit
  • Driver fail to surrender licence

The accused was release and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 5, 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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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Jacob BLAIND – Drunk Driving

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired at a RIDE program.

On May 7, 2024 shortly after 2:30 p.m., officers were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 62 near Rossmore when a vehicle entered the program. Officers spoke with the driver and administered an approved screening device. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing. Jacob BLAIND, age 29 from Prince Edward County, was charged with the following offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The driver was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 7, 2024. They also had their licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven.

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Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Ryan Koski Was Arrested

(NIPIGON, ON) – A traffic complaint on Highway 11 near Lake Helen has resulted in one driver from Thunder Bay charged with Impaired Driving offences.

On May 5, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a call for service about a possible impaired driver on Highway 11 near Lake Helen. Nipigon OPP members patrolled, and with the assistance of the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) Rocky Bay Detachment, the vehicle was located travelling north on Highway 11.

Officers spoke to the driver and determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Nipigon OPP Detachment for further testing.

Ryan Koski, 45-years-old, of Thunder Bay is now charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation (Blood alcohol concentration 80 plus).

The accused is now facing a 90-Day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-Day vehicle impoundment. The accused was released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on a later date. 

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect 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 Oxford Police Press Releases

Shawn BAUER – Drunk Driving

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On May 4, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting enforcement patrols when they initiated a traffic stop on Hollingshead Road in the Town of Ingersoll.

Alcohol consumption was suspected so an Approved Screening Device (ASD) test was administered to determine an approximate Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for the driver. The test resulted in a Fail, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result, Shawn BAUER, a 34-year-old from Ingersoll, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

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

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Woodstock, on June 25, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive.

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Brandon SMITH – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Thames Centre resident charged with impaired operation in OPP RIDE Program.

On May 6, 2024, at 1:44 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police were engaged in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Hamilton Road in Thames Centre.

A vehicle attempted to elude the program at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Brandon SMITH, a 31-year-old of Thames Centre, has been charged under the Criminal Code 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 to speak to the charges on July 11, 2024.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Thurston Dowse Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) entered into an impaired driving investigation on May 01, 2024.

On May 01, 2024, at approximately 3:18pm, an officer during a traffic stop on Ski Hill Road in Omemee entered into an impaired driving investigation. Through investigation the driver was arrested and charged with Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act Offences.

Thurston Dowse, 27-year-old of St. Catherine’s, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired Blood Alcohol Concentration over 80
  • Drive Motor Vehicle Perform Stunt Excessive Speed
  • Fail to Surrender Insurance Card
  • Careless Driving

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date. The motor vehicle was towed and impounded for 14 days and the drivers license was suspended for 90 days.

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