(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after police were called to a collision.
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a single motor vehicle collision on Third Street in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot prior to police arrival, but were located by police shortly after. Further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.
Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $2,300, and an amount of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $200.
As a result, the driver, Lance SOLOMON, 39-years-old from Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – drugs
- Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
- Dangerous operation
- Obstruct peace officer
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution, or obstruct justice
- Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine) – two counts
- Possession of a Schedule I substance – other drugs
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Fail to report accident
- Fail to remain
- Driving while under suspension – two counts
The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on April 25, 2025, and remains in custody.
The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.
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