Nipigon OPP Lay Impaired Driving Charges in Two Separate Stops

November 19, 2025

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By NetNewsLedger Staff
Category: Regional Crime Report

NIPIGON, Ont. — Members of the Nipigon OPP have charged two drivers in separate impaired-driving investigations.

Incident #1 — August 1, 2025 (~2:00 a.m.)

After a complaint about a possible impaired driver near Nipigon, officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was arrested and taken to detachment for testing.

Charged: Wyatt TURNER, 25, of Nipigon

Operation while impaired — alcohol and drugs (Criminal Code s.320.14(1)(a))
Operation while impaired — blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) (s.320.14(1)(b): at or over 80 mg/100 mL within 2 hours)

TURNER was released with a future Ontario Court of Justice (Nipigon) appearance.

Incident #2 — October 2, 2025 (~6:00 p.m.)

OPP responded to reports of a vehicle swerving near the Nipigon River bridge and located it at a local gas station. The driver was arrested and taken for testing.

Charged: Kit MCCABE, 65, of Patience Township

Operation while impaired — alcohol and drugs (s.320.14(1)(a))

MCCABE is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice (Nipigon).

Note: None of the allegations have been proven in court. The accused are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

What these charges mean — and penalties a court can impose

Operation while impaired — alcohol and/or drugs (s.320.14(1)(a))

Plain language: Driving (or care/control) while your ability is impaired by alcohol, a drug, or both.

Operation at or over 80 mg (“80 Plus”) (s.320.14(1)(b))

Plain language: Being at/over 80 mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood within 2 hours of driving.

Sentencing on conviction (Criminal Code s.320.19 — federal minimums; provinces add more)

First offence: $1,000 minimum fine (higher if very high BAC).
Second offence: 30 days jail (min.)
Third+ offence: 120 days jail (min.)
Maximums: Up to 10 years (indictable).
If bodily harm: much higher penalties (up to 14 years).
If death: life imprisonment.

Automatic provincial consequences (Ontario examples)

Immediate 90-day licence suspension (ADLS) and 7-day vehicle impound at the roadside.
Conviction consequences: longer driving prohibitions, Ignition Interlock, remedial Back on Track program, reinstatement fees.
Other fallout: a criminal record, sharply higher insurance costs or non-renewal, travel restrictions (e.g., entry to the U.S.), employment impacts for those who drive for work.

How to avoid driving impaired (simple, workable tips)

Plan a ride before you start: designate a sober driver, book a taxi/rideshare, or set a pickup time.
Use transit or stay over: if plans change, choose a couch over a court date.
Lock in a “safe keys” rule: host keeps car keys when alcohol or cannabis is present.
Check medications: many prescriptions/OTC drugs impair; ask your pharmacist.
Cannabis counts: impairment is impairment—don’t drive high.
Call it out: if a friend is about to drive impaired, take the keys and help arrange a ride.

Report dangerous driving

In an emergency, call 911. To report suspected impaired, aggressive, or careless driving, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.