(KAPUSKASING, ON) A report of a vehicle stuck on a railroad crossing has led to impaired driving charges.
On January 14, 2025, at approximately 5:45 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call regarding a vehicle that had become stuck after driving onto the train tracks near the intersection of Government Road and Brunelle Road South in Kapuskasing. Police coordinated with the rail company to confirm the tracks were clear and no trains were operating in the area.
By the time police arrived, the vehicle had been pushed off the tracks. During the interaction with the driver, police determined that they had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested and transported to the Kapuskasing OPP detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Tyson THIBEAULT, 24 years of age of Timmins, has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired alcohol
· Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 24, 2025, in Kapuskasing. In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.