East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after threats with Crossbow are made

One person has been arrested and charged following a threats investigation in Thessalon First Nation.

On November 2, 2026, at approximately 2:45 p.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint involving a crossbow in the Thessalon First Nation community.

As a result of the investigation, police attended a residence on Biish Road and located the individual. During the interaction, the individual resisted police and was subsequently taken into custody without further incident.

Jonathon WABIGWAN, 33 years-old from Thessalon First Nation was charged with:

• Uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm
• Resist peace officer
• Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on December 3, 2026.

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