Stuck Snowplow Results In Impaired Charge

Source: OPP
Date: Tue Mar 18 09:53:55 MST 2025

(COCHRANE, ON) – A report of a snowplow stuck in a ditch east of Cochrane led to the arrest of a driver for impaired operation.



On March 11, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a snowplow stuck in the westbound ditch, facing eastbound on Highway 652 in Kennedy Township, approximately 10 km east of Cochrane.



Officers determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The individual was arrested and taken to the Timmins Police Service for further testing.



As a result, Bradley MINOGUE, 50-years-of-age from Cochrane has been charged with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol

· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 15, 2025, in Cochrane. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.