Single vehicle collision leads to impaired and assault charges
A resident of Little Current has been charged in a single vehicle rollover on the Sagamok First Nation. There were two passengers in the vehicle along with the driver. While one passenger sustained no injuries, the driver and one passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) report that on March 28 at approximately 6:30 pm, officers responded to a complaint that a blue car had left Sagamok Road at a high speed and rolled over several times.
Police determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The driver was subsequently arrested, and further tests were administered.
Niibin Moore, 25, of Little Current was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs, and operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on April 17.
During the investigation, one of the passengers, Marlon Toulouse of Sagamok First Nation, was arrested and charged with assaulting a peace officer. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on May 15.
Vehicle collision leads to impaired charges
A single vehicle collision on Highway 540 led to impaired driving charges in Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI).
On March 30 at approximately 5:20 pm, the Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of a vehicle in the ditch.
Police determined during the investigation that the driver had been consuming drugs. They were subsequently arrested and returned to the detachment for further tests.
Tyson Francis, 26, from Little Current was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and drugs and driving while under suspension.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on May 3.
Police cameras installed in areas of Wiikwemkoong community
With the recent increase in the number of crimes in various areas of the community, the Wiikwemkoong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) has installed several remote cameras.
“As part of the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Services ongoing commitment to community safety, a new provincial initiative was proposed and is being implemented throughout the community,” a WTPS release March 23 reads.
“The WTPS has installed a few remote camera systems as part of a new crime prevention strategy to address the increase in crime, in various areas on the Unceded Wikwemikong Territory.”
“WTPS continues to strive to obtain the latest in investigative technology to assist with investigations,” the release says.
Acting Chief of Police welcomed to Wiikwemkoong Tribal
The Wiikwemkoong Tribal Police Services (WTPS) is pleased to welcome a new acting chief of police. Jason Spooner, staff sergeant with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was welcomed to WTPS and the community on March 23.
Acting Chief of Police Jason Spooner has been involved in policing since 2001.
WTPS Acting Chief of Police Spooner was the former Acting Chief of Police at Lac Seul Police Service for three-and-a-half years. “Jason brings 22 years of policing experience and recently transferred from Sioux Lookout OPP to Manitoulin.”
Chief of Police Spooner looks forward to working with the WTPS team and collaboratively with the Wiikwemkoong community.
“Please welcome Acting Chief of Police Spooner to Wiikwemkoong Tribal Police Service whose door is always open for the community of Wiikwemkoong.”
