CHAPLEAU EXPRESS
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Vol. 28, Issue 4, September 28, 2023
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Wanted northern Ont. woman arrested with drugs, remains in custody
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wanted Chapleau woman was arrested last month during a general patrol by Ontario Provincial Police(opens in a new tab) (OPP). On Aug. 30, shortly after 2 p.m., members from the Superior East OPP Detachment of observed a known wanted individual on Birch Street in Chapleau, while on patrol. “The individual was arrested and subsequently searched, with officers locating a large amount of suspected fentanyl and drug paraphernalia,” said police in a recent news release. Police posted a photo of the items seized during the arrest to social media on Friday. In an email to CTV News, Const. Ashley Nickle confirmed the accused was wanted for failing to attend court. The 32-year-old was arrested without incident and is now facing an additional drug trafficking charge.She was being held in custody pending a
bail hearing. “The individual has not been released,” said Nickle, in her email. None of the allegations has been proven in court.
Impaired Charges laid after near collision Long Term Forecast Thursday High 19 Low 8 Friday High 21 Low 11 Saturday High 23 Low 14 Sunday High 20 Low 15 Monday High 26 Low 13 Tuesday High 26 Low 17
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near collision has resulted in criminal charges for one individual. On September 17, 2023, shortly after 3:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O P P) observed a motor vehicle travelling in an unsafe manner on Broomhead Road in
Chapleau. When police attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver initially refused to stop. Officers were eventually able to conduct a traffic stop, where investigation revealed the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages. As a result, Garry SIMPSON, 66 years-of-age, of Gores Landing was
arrested and charged with the following: -Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) -Flight from Peace Officer -The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 6, 2023 in Chapleau.
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