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Officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with failure or refusal to comply with demand.
On October 10, 2026 at approximately 10:30 p.m. officers with the Nipigon OPP were notified of a suspected impaired driver involved in a domestic violence related incident from the Greenstone area. The vehicle was described as a white Ford F-350 pick up truck. Approximately one hour later officer’s observed the vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 11 & 17 in the Township of Nipigon.
Officers stopped the motor vehicle and the male driver was showing signs of impairment. The Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was read and the driver refused to provide a breath sample.
Braeden CHAPUT-WAWIA 27-years old was arrested and charged
- Failure or Refusal to Comply with a Breath Demand, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Driving a motor vehicle with open liquor, contrary to the Liquor Licence Act
The driver was issued a 90-day licence suspension, released from custody and is to attend court on a future date. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days.
The OPP is committed to road safety and encourage motorists to contact police at 1-888-310-1122 or 911 if you suspect impaired driving. You can also provide anonymous information by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca
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