East Algoma OPP – ATV Driver charged after trying to evade police

A person was charged after police stopped an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) at Highway 17 and Highway 129.

On January 2, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an approaching ATV that attempted to avoid police. A traffic stop was conducted, the operator was arrested and charged, and the ATV was towed and impounded.

Shawn TURCOTTE, 41-years-old, from Thessalon was charged with:

• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – five counts
• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
• Driving while under suspension
• Drive non-passenger ATV with a passenger – two counts
• Fail to drive in same direction as traffic

The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on January 3, 2026.

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