(MOOSONEE, ON) – The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired driving after responding to a report of a vehicle stuck on the winter ice road between Moosonee and Moose Factory.
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m., officers from the James Bay OPP were called to investigate a suspected impaired driver whose vehicle had become lodged in a snowbank on the ice road.
Officers spoke to the driver and determined that alcohol was a factor. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Moosonee OPP detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Bernard TRAPPER, 55 years of age, of Moose Factory, has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Operation while impaired – alcohol
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 5, 2026 in Moosonee. Additionally, the driver was issued a 90‑day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS).
Impaired driving continues to pose a serious risk on Ontario roadways. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1‑1 immediately.