(Geraldton, ON)  - Members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. 

On June 9th, 2025, just before 11:00 pm, members of the Greenstone OPP Detachment initiated a traffic stop for a speeding motor vehicle on Highway 11 close to Michael Power Boulevard.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol/drug. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Greenstone OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Ryan SMITH, 35-years-old, of Thunder Bay has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Adult Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Adult Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Adult Speeding 1- 49 Km/h over posted limit

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Geraldton on July 3rd, 2025.