Wanted northern man arrested, charged following an ATV traffic stop

2019: Increase in fatal ATV crashes Ontario Provincial Police stress safe all-terrain vehicle operation after an increase in fatal crashes. Jairus Patterson reports.

A 36-year-old resident Smooth Rock Falls is facing numerous criminal charges including eight offenses under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) following a traffic stop on Monday.

At approximately 9 p.m., an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer conducted the stop of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on Maple Avenue in the Town of Smooth Rock Falls.

“(The) ATV that had no plate or lights,” said police in a news release.

“After speaking with the driver, it was determined that the driver was wanted on outstanding criminal charges and also a suspended driver.”

The suspect was arrested at the scene and is facing 11 charges – including two counts of failing to comply with a release order, possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking, driving without insurance and operating a while was using a hand held communication device.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 28.

None of the accusations has been proven in court.

Aug 14/23, 9:00 pm, OPP conducted a traffic stop on Maple Avenue in #SmoothRockFalls on an ATV for several HTA violations.
The 36 y/o driver from SRF was wanted and a suspended driver, and was arrested at the scene.
A total of 11 HTA and criminal charges were laid. ^kb pic.twitter.com/ET12ajN7h2

— OPP North East Region (@OPP_NER) August 16, 2023