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A silver sedan on a tow truck. A person in a yellow and orange safety vest is standing near the tow truck. Snow covers the ground.
Nipigon 1/3/2026 7:40pm
NIPIGON OPP CHARGES DRIVER FOR IMPAIRED OPERATION AD STUNT DRIVE

(Nipigon, ON) - On January 3, 2026, at approximately 11:00 am, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple reports of a vehicle driving aggressively at high speed on Highway 17.

The vehicle was located and confirmed by RADAR to be travelling at 157 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone. Further investigation determined the driver was impaired by alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the detachment for additional testing.

As a result, Konner Campbell, 20, of Geraldton, ON, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs (Criminal Code)
  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) (Criminal Code)
  • Perform stunt - excessive speed (Highway Traffic Act)
  • Novice driver - blood alcohol concentration above zero (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon on March 3, 2026.


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