GERALDTON, ON – May 5, 2025 – A 24-year-old man from Batchewana First Nation is facing multiple charges after being arrested for impaired driving in Geraldton over the weekend.
Just after midnight on May 3rd, members of the Greenstone OPP Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Main Street after a vehicle was observed speeding. During the stop, officers determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. The individual was arrested at the scene and transported to the Greenstone OPP detachment for further testing.
Charges Laid Against Driver
As a result of the investigation, Nigel WABOOSE, age 24, has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act:
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Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
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Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
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Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available
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Fail to Surrender Insurance Card
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Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle
The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Geraldton on June 19, 2025.
Drive Sober: It’s Not Just the Law—It’s a Life-Saving Choice
The OPP is reminding all drivers that impaired driving is not only illegal—it’s deadly. Every year, lives are lost or forever changed due to preventable crashes involving alcohol or drugs. The public is encouraged to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1.
Tips to Avoid Impaired Driving
🚗 Plan Ahead – Designate a sober driver before the first drink
📱 Use Rideshare or Transit – Have a taxi or ride app ready
🛏 Stay Over – Crash on a friend’s couch if you’ve been drinking
📞 Call for Help – Don’t be afraid to reach out to someone to pick you up
🙅♂️ Don’t Mix Substances – Combining alcohol and drugs greatly increases impairment
🎯 Be a Friend, Not a Bystander – Stop friends from driving impaired
The bottom line: If you’re impaired, don’t get behind the wheel. It’s not worth your life—or someone else’s.
