An initial attempt to stop the vehicle resulted in the driver fleeing at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was located a short time later, and the driver was arrested
The North Bay OPPÂ have charged an East Ferris resident with impaired driving and multiple offences following an investigation into intimate partner violence (IPV).
On Saturday, December 20, at 11:15 p.m., officers responded to a report of an assault at a residence in East Ferris. When police arrived, the attacker had fled the scene in a vehicle.
Police located the vehicle travelling westbound on Highway 17 near Sturgeon Falls.
An initial attempt to stop the vehicle resulted in the driver fleeing at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was located a short time later, and the driver was arrested.
Officers determined the driver had been consuming alcohol and was taken to the West Nipissing detachment for further testing. The driver refused to comply with a breath demand.
A 46-year-old from East Ferris is charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol
Failure or refusal to comply with a demand
Assault causing bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle
Flight from a peace officer
Break, enter a place – commit an indictable offence
Mischief – destroys or damages property
Driving a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
OPP say due to the intimate partner nature of the incident, the name of the accused will not be released to protect the victim’s identity.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in January of 2026, in North Bay. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence or domestic abuse, you are not alone. Free, confidential support is available. Victim Services of Nipissing District can be reached at 705‑472‑2649 for crisis support, emotional assistance, safety planning, and referrals. In emergencies, call 9‑1‑1 immediately.