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CTV News
17-07-2025
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Canada Day traffic complaint leads to impaired driving charges
Ontario Provincial Police impounded a vehicle on Highway 17 in the Town of Webbwood after a traffic complaint and subsequent stop reviewed at 36-year-old was allegedly driving impaired. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) A 36-year-old Elliot Lake man is facing impaired driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a traffic complaint on Canada Day. At about 1 a.m. on July 1, OPP received a report of a vehicle swerving on Highway 17 in the Township of McKerrow. 'Police located the vehicle on Highway 17 in the Town of Webbwood and conducted a traffic stop,' OPP said in a news release. Charges and penalties Following an investigation, the motorist was charged with two impaired driving offences – including operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of more than 80. In addition to the criminal charges, the driver received a 90-day licence suspension and the vehicle involved was impounded for seven days at the owner's expense. The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Espanola on Aug. 5. Police remind public to report impaired driving Report impaired drivers Ontario Provincial Police are urging the public to report suspected impaired drivers. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) In the news release, the OPP reiterated its warning against driving under the influence, saying 'No amount of drugs or alcohol is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver, please call 911.' 'Your phone call could save someone's life,' added police.
CTV News
17-06-2025
- CTV News
Heavy police presence in Webbwood due to search for missing man
Ontario Provincial Police asked residents to keep clear of a roadway in Webbwood as officers conducted an investigation. Ontario Provincial Police asked residents to keep clear of a roadway in Webbwood as officers conducted an investigation. The search for a man last seen Sunday in Webbwood, west of Sudbury, has drawn a heavy police presence in the area of Agnew Lake Road, Ontario Provincial Police say. Greg, 50, was last seen wearing a light-coloured jacket and dark-coloured pants, police said in a news release Tuesday. Search and rescue crews continue to search for him along the 6.3 km stretch of road in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, located more than 12 km west of Espanola, after the Manitoulin detachment started an investigation Monday. 'Police and family members are concerned for Greg's safety and are asking anyone who may have information regarding this missing person investigation to contact the OPP immediately at 1-888-310-1122,' police said. 'If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Reference occurrence #E250775377." Greg is described as being five-foot-eight, 155 pounds with green eyes and short brown and grey hair. He wears reading glasses.
CTV News
16-06-2025
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Heavily police presence in Webbwood on Monday
There is no danger to the public, but Ontario Provincial Police say there are carrying out an investigation on Agnew Lake Road in Webbwood.
CTV News
07-05-2025
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Northern Ont. driver found passed out at wheel, arrested for impaired
A report about an impaired driver in Webbwood earlier this week ended with the discovery of an unconscious driver behind the wheel. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press)
