East Algoma 12/22/2025 11:05am
IMPAIRED CHARGE FOR DRIVER AFTER CRASHING TRUCK
(BLIND RIVER, ON) - A person was charged after police attended a motor vehicle collision on Woodward Avenue.
On December 20, 2025, at approximately 9:10 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a black pickup truck in the ditch. The driver was spoken to who emanated a strong odour of alcoholic beverage from his breath. They were subsequently arrested and the vehicle was towed and impounded. It was also learned that there was no insurance on the truck and the driver did not have a licence.
Raymond RITCHIE, 39-years-old, from Blind River was charged with:
- Operation while impaired by alcohol
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operate a vehicle without insurance
- Drive motor vehicle - no licence
- Fail to carry permit in vehicle
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on January 20, 2026.