(THUNDER BAY, ON) - On August 16th, 2025 at approximately 12:36 pm, an officer from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol along Highway 130, within the Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge, when the officer observed a motor vehicle that had driven into the ditch.

The officer stopped to provide assistance & as a result of the investigation, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Ryne Raymond OPAS, 35, of the Thunder Bay, Ontario was charged with:

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Fail to report accident

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on October 1st, 2025.