VEHICLE STOPPED FOR SPEEDING IN BLIND RIVER RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE FOR WINNIPEG DRIVER
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(BLIND RIVER, ON) - A person was charged after police stopped a small black Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on Causley Street/Highway 17.
On January 5, 2026, at approximately 9:30 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped the eastbound vehicle for speeding. Upon speaking to the driver, a strong odour of alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath and alcohol bottles were observed in the SUV. A roadside test resulted in a fail and the driver was subsequently arrested. The vehicle was also towed and impounded.
Mikhail LOMAIA, 41-years-old, from Winnipeg, Manitoba was charged with:
- Operation while impaired by alcohol
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Speeding
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 5, 2026.