Nipigon OPP – Impaired Driver Arrested

On September 6, 2026 at approximately 11:30 p.m. officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged another individual with impaired operation.

Earlier in the same day officers attended at a local establishment and arrested a female for public intoxication. The female was transported back to the detachment to be released the next morning when sober. The male partner, who was also intoxicated, was advised to not drive, and get a motel room for the night.

Around 11:40 p.m. the male driver attended at the Nipigon Detachment, driving a motor vehicle with a trailer in tow to pick up his spouse. He appeared to still be under the influence of alcohol and officers conducted a Mandatory Alcohol Screening breath test, to which the male failed. He was arrested and taken inside for further testing.

As a result, Tyler SHAPKA, 31 years-old of Carstairs AB was charged under the Criminal Code with

• Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while Impaired – over 80

The accused has been released and is to attend court in Thunder Bay at a later date.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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