Kenora – REGIONAL CRIME NEWS – The Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged five individuals in a concentrated effort to remove impaired drivers from local roads. Between April 11 and April 15, 2025, officers responded to multiple incidents across the Kenora and Whitedog First Nation areas, resulting in serious charges under the Criminal Code of Canada.
As reported this morning, while MADD Canada seeks less impaired driving, the message seems to not be getting through to all.
Impaired Driving Charges Laid in Kenora and Whitedog First Nation
April 11, 2025 – 12:00 p.m. – Whitedog First Nation:
Officers responded to a traffic complaint, leading to the arrest of 44-year-old Matthew MUCKLE of Whitedog First Nation. He is charged with:
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Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
April 11, 2025 – 10:00 p.m. – Matheson Street South, Kenora:
A late-night traffic stop for unsafe driving led to the arrest of 24-year-old Serena SINCLAIR of Kenora. She faces the following charges:
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Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
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Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
April 13, 2025 – 11:30 a.m. – RIDE Check, Railway Street, Kenora:
During a RIDE program, 61-year-old Shelley MOSIONIER of Kenora was taken into custody and charged with:
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Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
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Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
April 14, 2025 – 2:50 a.m. – Main Road West, Whitedog First Nation:
A traffic stop to assess driver sobriety led to the arrest of 47-year-old Joseph BOYD of Whitedog First Nation. He faces the following charges:
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Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
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Operation While Prohibited
April 15, 2025 – 2:50 a.m. – Lakeview Drive, Kenora:
After observing a vehicle failing to maintain its lane, officers stopped and arrested 19-year-old Rylan CHAPMAN of Kleefeld, Manitoba. He is charged with:
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Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
OPP Reaffirms Commitment to Public Safety and Sobriety Enforcement
The Kenora OPP is emphasizing its continued focus on road safety enforcement and impaired driving prevention, urging the public to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1 immediately.
Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a serious criminal offence. Penalties under the Criminal Code include mandatory fines, license suspensions, and in many cases, imprisonment, especially for repeat offenders or those operating while prohibited.
The OPP reminds all drivers that impairment-related collisions are entirely preventable and remain one of the leading causes of death on Canadian roads.
