On August 17th, 2025 at approximately 1:37 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the Pigeon River Border, along Highway 61, for a possible impaired driver crossing into Canada from the United States.
As a result of the investigation & assistance by the Pigeon River Canadian Border Services Agency, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages & further testing was conducted.
As a result of the investigation, a 55-year-old male, of Markham, Ontario was served with a 7-day drivers licence suspension. This is the second time this person has had a “warn range” suspension imposed – The first resulted in a 3-day suspension.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.
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