A Fort Frances man is facing a charges following a traffic stop conducted by members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Friday.
According to a press release from the OPP, the individual was pulled over on Friday, October 24, 2025, after members of the Rainy River District OPP witnessed a vehicle driving in a suspicious manner. The officers initiated a traffic stop, but the driver refused to provide a breath sample “several times.” The driver was then arrested.
According to the OPP, as a result of the traffic stop, a 51-year-old male of Fort Frances has been arrested and charged with:
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
- Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
“The accused was been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date,” said the OPP in their release.
“The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.”
