(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after police received multiple traffic complaints.
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple traffic complaints reporting a possible impaired driver on Highway 6 near Birch Island. Police located the vehicle on Highway 6 and conducted a traffic stop. Further investigation on scene resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.
As a result, Boyd SHIGWADJA, 52-years-old from Little Current, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on June 10, 2025.
The OPP wants to remind the public that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.
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