(ESPANOLA, ON) - Officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two drivers simultaneously at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, at approximately 1:15 am, the Manitoulin OPP were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 6 near Old Webbwood Road in Espanola, when two separate vehicles came through at nearly the same time.
The first vehicle was found to contain open alcohol. Following further investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired operation.
The second vehicle arrived shortly after, and a roadside breath test was administered using an Approved Screening Device (ASD). As a result, the driver was arrested for impaired operation.
The first driver, Shining Eagle MEMNOOK, 27-years-old from Massey, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
The second driver, Kyle POLLETT, 27-years-old from Espanola, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
- Novice driver - B.A.C above zero
Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on September 8, 2025.