(Jellicoe, ON) – Traffic complaint on Highway 11 near Jellicoe has resulted in one driver from Thunder Bay charged with impaired driving.

On August 3, 2024, at approximately 1:41 p.m., members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a traffic complaint about a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 11. Officers observed the vehicle travelling at 199 Km/Hr. Officers located the vehicle and through investigation, determined the driver of the vehicle to be impaired by alcohol and drug.



The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Greenstone OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Stefan POMINVILLE, 38-year-old of Thunder Bay, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:



– Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

– Dangerous Operation

– Drive motor vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed

– Obstruct Plate

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Geraldton on September 19, 2024.

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

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