(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 a.m., 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.
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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