(ESPANOLA, ON)  - One person is facing impaired-related charges after a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act (HTA) violation in Espanola.

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for disobeying a stop sign on Highway 17 in the Baldwin Township. Upon interacting with the driver, police observed cannabis readily available. As a result of further investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired operation.

The driver, Gavan POTVIN-LENNOX, 19-years-old from Capreol, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Have care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available
• Have care or control of vehicle with open container of liquor
• Disobey sign
• Young driver - B.A.C above zero

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on August 5, 2025.