KENORA — September 16, 2025 | NetNewsLedger OPP Regional Crime Update — A stolen vehicle investigationled to an impaired driving arrest Saturday afternoon after a pursuit on Highway 71.
On September 13, 2025, just before 5:00 p.m., Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) received a report of a stolen motor vehicle with a driver suspected to be impaired. With assistance from the Kenora OPP, officers located the vehicle on Hwy 71. The vehicle failed to stop and fled. A tire deflation device (TDD) was successfully deployed. The driver then fled on foot and was located shortly after with support from the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit.
Police say the driver had been consuming alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the Kenora OPP Detachment where breath tests were completed.
Charges
Alyssa JACK, 21, of Whitefish Bay First Nation, Ontario, is charged with the following offences:
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Operation while impaired — blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) (Criminal Code)
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Operation while impaired — alcohol and drugs (Criminal Code)
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Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (Criminal Code)
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Flight from peace officer (Criminal Code)
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Dangerous Operation (Criminal Code)
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Driving while under suspension (Highway Traffic Act)
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Driving a motor vehicle with open container of liquor (Liquor Licence and Control Act)
The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on September 16, 2025.
Note: The charges have not been proven in court. The accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
What an Impaired Driving Conviction Can Mean in Ontario
An impaired driving conviction carries serious, long-lasting consequences. While penalties vary based on the facts of the case and prior record, outcomes can include:
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Criminal record: A conviction becomes part of your permanent record and can affect employment, professional licensing, volunteering, and international travel.
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Driver’s licence suspension: Court-ordered suspensions typically start at one year for a first conviction, with longer suspensions for repeat or aggravated offences.
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Ignition interlock & remedial programs: Mandatory education/treatment (e.g., Back on Track) and ignition interlock conditions after reinstatement are common.
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Fines and possible jail: Minimum fines apply upon conviction; custodial sentences are possible, especially for repeat offences or incidents involving flight/dangerous operation.
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Vehicle impoundment & fees: Vehicles may be impounded; reinstatement and administrative fees apply.
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Insurance impact: Expect major premium increases and possible placement in high-risk categories.
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Immediate administrative sanctions: Separate from court, roadside penalties can include 90-day licence suspensions and vehicle impoundments at the time of arrest.
If you plan to drink or consume drugs, don’t drive. Arrange a sober ride, call a taxi or rideshare, or stay overnight.
Call 9-1-1 to Report Impaired Driving
The OPP remains committed to removing alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers from Northwestern Ontario roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 9-1-1 with location, vehicle description, and direction of travel.
