East Algoma OPP – Young driver Charged with Impaired after traffic stop

A 19-year-old driver is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Shuniah.

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 6:27 p.m., an officer with the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11/17 at Highway 527 in Shuniah.

During the traffic stop, the officer observed open containers of alcohol inside the vehicle and noted signs of impairment displayed by the driver.

As a result of the investigation, Carter CRESSMAN-SPEAK, 19, of Thunder Bay, was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor
• Young driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero
• Speeding 1-49 km/h over the posted speed limit

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Impaired driving is illegal, preventable and the leading cause of death on Ontario roads. The OPP remains committed to removing impaired drivers through enforcement and public education.

If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, call 911 immediately.

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