On October 23, 2025, at approximately 3:10 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie and East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Units made an arrest following a sexual assault investigation.
The investigation began on September 30, 2025 when police received a complaint of a sexual assault, which occurred on Whitefish Island in Batchewana First Nation. Extensive police investigation and canvassing revealed the identify of the accused.
As a result, Muhammet KAMACIHAN, 33 years-of-age, of Searchmont was charged with:
- Sexual assault
- Fail to comply with probation order – two counts
The accused was held for a bail hearing, and remains in custody.
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