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Young man charged after fatal collision on Nipissing Street
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person in relation to a double fatal collision earlier this year. On Saturday, January 24, at approximately 11:40 p.m., members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Nipissing Street in Sturgeon Falls. A passenger in one vehicle, a 62-year-old female from Sudbury, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two other occupants of that vehicle sustained minor injuries. Three occupants of the second vehicle were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries. A fourth occupant of the second vehicle, a 15-year-old female from West Nipissing, sustained life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.
As a result of the investigation, Nathan Pereira, 18 years old, from North Bay, was charged with dangerous operation causing death – two counts; impaired operation causing death – two counts; impaired operation causing death, over 80 – two counts; dangerous operation causing bodily harm – two counts; impaired operation causing bodily harm – two counts; impaired operation causing bodily harm, over 80 – two counts; stunt driving and excessive speed; failing to properly wear a seat belt; driving while a passenger under 16 fails to properly wear a seat belt – two counts; failing to stop at a red light; failing to stop at a stop sign; operation as a novice driver with a blood alcohol concentration above zero. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Tuesday, May 7, 2026, in North Bay.
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with any information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Traffic complaint leads to impaired driving charge
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged one person with impaired driving after a good Samaritan made a traffic complaint. On Monday March 30, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a vehicle stuck in the snow in a parking lot on Third Street, Sturgeon Falls. Police located the vehicle and arrested the driver for impaired operation of a motor vehicle, then transported them to the OPP detachment for further testing.
As a result of investigation, Christopher Boyd, 44 years old, from West Nipissing was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol, and with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration of 80 plus. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 7, 2026, in North Bay. The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
Woman charged after disturbance complaint
The Ontario Provincial Police arrested and charged a person after responding to a call for service at a local motel. On Saturday March 21, at approximately 5:40 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP responded to a disturbance on Highway 17, West Nipissing. The individual who was creating the disturbance by yelling and screaming, was on conditions not to be at that motel and was arrested.
As a result of investigation, Tammy Tremblay, 51 years-of-age, from West Nipissing, was charged with failing to comply with a probation order – four counts; failure to comply with an undertaking; and possession of unmarked cigarettes. The accused was held for Bail Court, then remanded back into custody and was scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 26, in North Bay.
Driver charged for failing to have ignition interlock device
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver who failed to have an ignition interlock device. On Friday March 20, at approximately 2:40 a.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop on Front Street, West Nipissing. The driver was on conditions to operate a motor vehicle with an ignition interlock device, which the vehicle did not have installed.
As a result of the investigation, Destinee Restoule, 30 years-of-age, from Dokis First Nation, was arrested and charged with failing to comply with a probation order – two counts, and driving a motor vehicle with no validation on plate. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 7, 2026, in North Bay.
The OPP is reminding drivers that operating a motor vehicle while prohibited, including failing to comply with an ignition interlock condition, is a serious criminal offence. An ignition interlock device is installed to prevent a vehicle from starting if the driver has been consuming alcohol. Drivers who are required to use this device must ensure they fully comply with all conditions of their prohibition. Failure to do so can result in additional criminal charges, further driving prohibitions, and possible jail time.
