East Algoma 1/3/2026 1:55pm
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(THESSALON, ON) - 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 pm 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.