News Release
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On October 31st, a 55 year old Sturgeon Falls resident was charged after an officer caught him speeding on Levert Dr. After the driver was pulled over, his driver’s license was queried and it was found that he was a suspended driver for unpaid fines. The male driver was eventually released after receiving a Provincial Offence Notice for Speeding and was also issued a Summons to appear in court for Drive While Suspended.
On November 1st, police were called to the scene of a single vehicle collision on Dutrisac Rd near Quesnel Rd. While speaking with the driver an odor of alcohol was noticed coming from the driver’s breath. A Roadside Screening test revealed that the driver had consumed alcohol but had only registered a “WARN”. The female driver was issued a three day driver’s license suspension.
On November 4th, the West Nipissing Police Service received a complaint of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Carrie St. The complainant stated that a roommate had taken his vehicle without his consent. He witnessed the roommate leaving with the vehicle. He waited a bit before calling the police in the hopes that the roommate would come back but he never did. Police obtained a description of the vehicle and later located it at a residence on Nipissing St. The 21 year old suspect was arrested and charged with Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent and later released on a Promise to Appear.
On November 5th, officers were dispatched to a drinking establishment located on Main St after receiving a call from the owner regarding a male who didn’t want to leave the premises. Police attended and spoke with the male who didn’t want to identify himself. He was arrested and bought back to police headquarters where he was lodged in a holding cell. This male was eventually identified and upon querying him, it was found that he had a court ordered condition not to consume alcohol. The 25 year old Sturgeon Falls resident was kept in custody and later brought to bail court.
During the week of October 31st to November 06th, the West Nipissing Police Service logged 206 calls for service. Among those were 40 9-1-1 calls, 32 Police Assistance calls, 6 alarms, 5 Thefts, 1 Assault, 1 Break and Enter, 1 Fraud, 1 Harassment call, 1 Mischief and 1 Sexual Assault.
Anyone with information about any crime, please contact the West Nipissing Police Service at 705-753-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
