Nipigon OPP – RIDE Check reveals Open Liquour, Drug Impaired Driver

On September 28, 2026, at approximately 11:00 pm, officers with the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on First Street in the Township of Nipigon. A red Hyundai SUV stopped at the checkpoint and the driver was showing signs of impairment by drug.

Officers conducted a roadside Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST), the male driver was arrested and transported to hospital for a blood draw.

Ryan PRINGLE, 20-years-old of Nipigon is charged with the following offences;

• Operation while impaired – drug
• Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
• Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused was released by police and is scheduled to appear in the Nipigon Ontario Court of Justice in December.

Police have the tools and training to detect drug impaired drivers. Drug impaired driving is a serious threat to road safety and carries the same penalties as alcohol impaired driving. If you see an impaired driver, call 911. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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