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Second stunt driver charged in one weekend

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Another stunt driving charge is being laid on a driver speeding through Nipigon.

This is the second stunt driving charge to come from the Nipigon OPP this past weekend.

A 21-year old from Thunder Bay was caught driving 145 kph in a 90 zone.

The driver’s license is suspended for a month, and their vehicle is impounded for two weeks. They have a court date scheduled with the Ontario Court of Justice.

The OPP says they remain committed to taking aggressive drivers off the roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving aggressively, call 9-1-1 to report it.

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61-year old charged in drunk Valentine’s ATV accident

A 61-year old from Lake Helen First Nation has been charged with drunk driving after hitting a parked car with an ATV and fleeing the scene.

Nipigon OPP was able to locate the suspect vehicle and driver at their Lake Helen residence. The incident occurred on Valentine’s Day around 6 pm.

The full list of charges are as follows:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – over 80
  • Operation while prohibited
  • Fail to remain
  • Fail to report accident
  • Owner operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Fail to wear proper helmet
  • Drive off-road vehicle – no number plate
  • Drive off-road vehicle – no licence

The accused is released and will appear before the court at a later date.

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Investigation leads to drug trafficking charges

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Two Nipigon men are facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation.

The two 24-year-olds were arrested Monday by members of the Nipigon detachment.

An investigation was launched in July regarding suspected drug trafficking in the area.

Both men are facing a charge under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of trafficking cocaine.

One of the men is facing an additional charge of trafficking fentanyl.

Both were held for a bail hearing and remain in custody.

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Southern Ontario resident facing charges after evading police with stolen vehicle

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A London, Ontario resident is facing charges after evading police in a stolen vehicle.

Officers were responding to an alert of a stolen vehicle on Sunday morning in the Nipigon area when they saw a suspect travelling in the vehicle on Highway 17.

A spike belt was used to disable the vehicle just before noon near the Ruby Creek area.

After the car came to a stop, the driver was seen running away.

This led to a provincial police social media post advising the public not to pick up hitchhikers.

An extensive search led to officers locating the suspect later that same evening.

As a result, a 36-year-old is facing the following charges:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Driving while under suspension

The accused remains in custody with a future court date.