JOHN MANFORD: Drunk Driving
Source: OPPDate: Wed Feb 19 08:52:19 MST 2025
(ATIKOKAN ON,) Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following a traffic complaint.
On February 17, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m. the Provincial Communications Centre received a phone call from a concerned citizen who reported a possible impaired driver as they had observed concerning driving behaviour. Police began patrolling the Town of Atikokan looking for the motor vehicle
At approximately 3:00 a.m. police located a vehicle parked at the corner of MacKenzie Avenue and Mercury Avenue in the Town of Atikokan matching the description. Police found the driver to be sleeping in the driver�s seat.
While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and conducted an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of the investigation, JOHN MANFORD a 18-year-old male from Atikokan Ontario was charged with:
Operation while Impaired � Alcohol and Drugs contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
Operation while Impaired � Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.
A 90-day Administrative Driver�s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Atikokan on the 27th of March, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com/273. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
Area OPP
Clinton Home Invsion: Stephanie ELLIOTT Arrested Again #3StrikesChristopher EADIE From Morris-Turnberry Was Arrested � Details Released
More Assaults � Names Withheld #KeepItInTheFamily
Home Invasion � Nicholas HALLEY Arrested AGAIN! #3Strikes
16 Year Old Arrested For Spousal Assault #WaitInTheTruck
70 Year Old From Listowel Deceased Following Collision
McDOUGALL Arrested For Drunk Driving
33 Year Old From Walkerton Arrested � Detials Released
Johnathan PERRIE WILLIE Arrested Following Collision
Repeat Offender Arrested After Mischief & Harassment Of Business #StandYourGround
Evan WARING-WALPOLE Was Arrested #3Strikes
James SHAW � Drunk Driving
Cocaine Bust � Melissa McCLEMENT & Matthew O�BRIEN
39 Year Old From From North Perth Arrested � Details Released
Drunk Driving Arrest In South Huron � Name Released
Brandon GEIGER Arrested After Incident With A Corporation #CommunityOverCorporations
K. FALCONER Of North Huron Arrested � OPP Rescue 2 Children #SaveOurChildren #PurgeCouncil #BeginTheHunt
Todd MILLER Arrested In Port Elgin � Details Released
70 Year Old Construction Worker Struck On Hwy 21
$27,000 North Huron Drug Bust � SCHIESTEL, BARTLETT & STANLEY #3Strikes
Huron Pervert Alert: Nicholas GILL, Luring Children, Sexual Assault, Etc.
Clinton JOHNSON Arrested After Tractor Incident � Police Seek Dashcam Footage
Frances BROWN � Criminal Breach Of Trust
Yusuf LIBAN Arrested After Erratic Behaviour
Laith HAJOU Was Arrested