Atikokan Man Facing Multiple Charges Following Highway 11B Incident
ATIKOKAN, ON – On the evening of January 26, just before 9:00 p.m., officers from the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a vehicle swerving dangerously on Highway 11B in Atikokan.
A short time later, officers located the vehicle in question and conducted a traffic stop to assess the driver’s fitness to operate a motor vehicle. Following their investigation, Kyle Bates, a 36-year-old resident of Atikokan, was charged with the following:
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
- Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
Driver Receives Additional Penalties
In addition to the criminal charges, Bates was issued a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.
OPP Commitment to Road Safety
The Ontario Provincial Police reminds all drivers that no amount of alcohol or drugs is safe when driving. Through enforcement and public education, the OPP remains committed to keeping impaired drivers off the roads to ensure the safety of all road users.
Public Assistance Requested
Rainy River District OPP encourages community members to report suspicious or unlawful activity. If you have information related to this incident or other suspected crimes, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit an anonymous tip online at www.p3tips.com/273. Crime Stoppers tips may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The accused was held in custody and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances for a bail hearing on January 27, 2025.
