(Red Lake, ON) Members of the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop after a complaint of a possible impaired driver in Balmertown, Ontario.

On Monday, November 17th, 2025 at approximately 9 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle and an impaired driving investigation commenced. The operator was arrested and charged under multiple legislations.



Sheridan MONKMAN, 30 years old of Lundar, Manitoba was charged with:

Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs – Criminal Code of Canada
Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) – Criminal Code of Canada
Possess Unmarked Cigarettes – Tobacco Tax Act
Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available – Cannabis Control Act 2017
Driver – Fail to Surrender Licence – Highway Traffic Act
Driving Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available – Liquor Licence and Control Act 2019
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Red Lake on December 11th, 2025. The accused faced a 90 day Driver’s Licence suspension, as well as a 7 day vehicle impoundment.

The OPP reminds the public to never drive impaired. Arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi, or come up with an alternative plan. If you suspect an impaired driver, please call OPP Provincial Communications Centre toll-free at 1-888-310-1122 when it is safe for you to do so. If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

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