(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a motorist during a routine traffic stop.
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, officers from the Fort Frances OPP conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck in a local business parking lot after observing a vehicle infraction. During the interaction, officers noted signs of alcohol consumption and began an investigation.
As a result, Kevin LANDRY a 26-year-old from Chelmsford, was charged with:
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on Monday, May 11, 2026.
The OPP reminds the public that impaired driving and refusal to comply with lawful testing demands carry serious consequences. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, call 9‑1‑1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1‑800‑222‑8477 (TIPS) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca
