FAIL TO STOP + COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER CHARGED + TO MANY OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE RESULT IN MULTIPLE CHARGES
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FAIL TO STOP
(BLIND RIVER, ON) - On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River.
At approximately 7:30 pm, police observed an eastbound white pickup truck travelling at a high rate of speed on Causley Street. Police activated their emergency lights and attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Highway 17.
At approximately 8:00 pm, police located the white pickup truck parked on the eastbound shoulder of Highway 17 east of the Highway 108 junction. The white pickup truck was safely stopped and driver arrested.
As a result, a 41-year-old, from Bracebridge, was charged with:
- Fail to stop for police
- Speeding
The accused is scheduled to appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on August 18, 2026.
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER CHARGED
(BLIND RIVER, ON) - On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at approximately 4:45 am, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single commercial motor vehicle collision at the east end of Causley Street in the Town of Blind River.
Police attended and found a tractor-trailer in a ditch, partially blocking the roadway. Investigation determined the commercial motor vehicle driver had missed a turn on the south side of Causley Street and was attempting to reverse the tractor-trailer into a business entrance when the incident occurred.
As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old driver from Brampton, Ontario, was issued the following Provincial Offence Notices and charged with:
- Careless driving
- Fail to surrender inspection schedule
Commercial motor vehicle drivers are responsible for operating their vehicles safely and ensuring all required documentation is available for inspection. Proper trip planning and adherence to safety regulations help reduce the risk of collisions and roadway disruptions.
TO MANY OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE RESULT IN MULTIPLE CHARGES
(TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE) - On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17 in Algoma Mills within the Township of the North Shore.
At approximately 8:10 pm, police observed a westbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed between Lauzon Village Road and Highway 538 and conducted a traffic stop.
While speaking with the driver, officers observed that two children were not properly secured in the vehicle, including one child who was seated on the floor. To ensure compliance with occupant restraint requirements, two adult passengers were transported to a local motel, allowing the children to be seated lawfully. Police then escorted the vehicle to Blind River, where proper child restraint systems were obtained before the vehicle was permitted to continue.
As a result, a 33-year-old, from Airdrie, Alberta was charged and issued the following Provincial Offence Notices:
- Speeding
- Passenger-fail to wear seat belt (3 counts)
- Drive while passenger under 16 fails to occupy position with a seat belt (two counts)
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