OPP RIDE - DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED
This site earns commission from purchases made through ad links. We only promote products we believe in or use ourselves
(CHAPLEAU, ON)- The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint at Hwy 129 and Hwy 667.
On Sunday November 2, 2025, at approximately 4:20 pm, members of the Superior East OPP detachment observed open alcohol in the vehicle.
Officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to Chapleau Detachment for further testing.
As a result, Jean Marc DIGNARD, 39-year-old from Chapleau was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Chapleau on January 5, 2026.