East Algoma OPP – Driver arrested after ALPR system alerts to wanted person

On October 6, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols on Taylor Street in Bruce Mines when the ALPR system alerted officers to a vehicle associated with a driver wanted in British Columbia in connection with intimate partner violence-related criminal charges.

Officers initiate a traffic stop on the blue passenger vehicle. During the investigation, the driver was identified and confirmed to be the subject of outstanding warrants from British Columbia. Police also determined the individual was in breach of a release condition.

The 58-year-old driver from British Columbia was arrested and charged with: Failure to comply with release order-other that to attend court.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing with a later court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake.

Due to the nature of the investigation and the need to protect the identity and safety of the victim, further details will not be released. The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to supporting victims of intimate partner violence and pursuing offenders, regardless of where they are in Canada.

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Algoma at [email protected] or by calling toll free at 1-888-822-7792 or 1-705-945-6905.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at www.p3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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