OPP CHARGE DRIVER FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP
(ESPANOLA, ON) – On January 14, 2023, at approximately 1:20 p.m. members of the Manitoulin (Espanola) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general law enforcement duties in the Town of Espanola. Police conducted a traffic stop on Spruce Avenue after observing a red vehicle pull out of a parking lot in front of oncoming traffic.
Upon speaking with the driver, it was determined the driver had consumed alcohol and was subsequently arrested.
As a result of the investigation, Briana-Jan ESHKAKOGAN, 24-years-old from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) CC
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on February 13, 2023.
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MANITOULIN OPP REQUESTING THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING PERSON
(ESPANOLA, ON) – On January 10, 2023, at approximately 10:20 a.m., members from the Manitoulin (Espanola) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing person from Espanola.
Investigation determined that Glenn WARD, 53-years-old, was last seen walking down Queensway Street on December 9, 2022.
WARD is described as:
White, medium build, 6’0″, 210 lbs, blue eyes with brown hair and grey beard.
The OPP and family are concerned for his well-being and asking for the public’s assistance to locate him.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Glenn WARD, is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit the information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.org/tips where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
