Nipigon OPP – Impaired Driver Travelling 157 in a 90 charged

On January 3, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple reports of a vehicle driving aggressively at high speed on Highway 17.

The vehicle was located and confirmed by RADAR to be travelling at 157 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone. Further investigation determined the driver was impaired by alcohol. The individual was arrested and transported to the detachment for additional testing.

As a result, Konner Campbell, 20, of Geraldton, ON, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs (Criminal Code)
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) (Criminal Code)
• Perform stunt – excessive speed (Highway Traffic Act)
• Novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon on March 3, 2026.

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.

• Author
• Recent Posts

OPP

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) provide policing services throughout Ontario. Our officers are responsible for policing over one million square kilometres of land and waterways. They provide frontline policing services to more than 320 Ontario municipalities and patrol over 126,000 kilometres of provincial roadways.

Latest posts by OPP (see all)

• OPP – 8 Charged in investigation into fraudulent activities related to commercial driver examinations in Kingston and the GTA - January 27, 2026
• OPP – Two Arrested after multi-jurisdictional CDSA investigation - January 26, 2026
• East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after off-ice disturbance at Thessalon’s arena - January 26, 2026