Steven MCGUIRE Facing Drug Charges

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired and drug charges after they went through a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check.

On January 4, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Highway 6 at Old Webbwood Road in the Baldwin Township. A vehicle entered the RIDE check area, and police determined that the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance. An arrest was made, and the driver was transported to the Espanola detachment for further testing.

Additionally, a search of the vehicle resulted in police seizing approximately one gram of suspected methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $100, approximately one gram of suspected crack cocaine, with an estimated street value of $150, approximately 70g of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $7,000, and approximately $3,500 in Canadian currency.

As a result, the driver, Steven MCGUIRE, 58-years-old from Levack, was charged with:

• Operation while impaired – drugs
• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine
• Possession of a Schedule I substance – methamphetamine
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Fail to properly wear seat belt
• Obstruct plate
• Operate unsafe vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on February 3, 2025.

The OPP has highly trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) officers who are skilled in the detection and investigation of drug impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected 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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