Stolen snowmachine leads to charges for West Nipissing resident

A stop by an OPP snowmobile patrol has resulted in a 26-year-old West Nipissing resident being charged with possession of property obtained by crime.   

Just before 2 pm on Sunday, Ontario Provincial Police with the Nipissing West detachment stopped a snowmachine on a trail between Sturgeon Falls and River Valley.  
The OPP says the snowmachine was stolen property.  

Police say the rider was charged and later released with an early February court appearance in North Bay. 

Richard Coffin
Richard Coffin
Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.

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