(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired related charges after the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop.
On February 8, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP were heading to assist the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) with a call for service in Sagamok First Nation. One person involved in the occurrence left in a vehicle, and were reported to be potentially impaired. The Manitoulin OPP located the vehicle in Massey, and further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.
As a result, the driver, Paige NAHWEGAHBOW, 29-years-old from Little Current, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on March 10, 2025.
The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.
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