The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a business break & enter. On December 24, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m. police were called to a retail business store on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake. An employee reported that someone had broken into the store sometime overnight and stolen multiple items. A short time later, ...
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OPP – Investigation Launched after human remains found
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has launched an investigation following the discovery of human remains in Head, Clara and Maria Township. On Sunday, December 28, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., members of the North Bay OPP Detachment responded to a report of suspected human remains discovered on North River Road, north of Cedar Lake in Head, Clara and Maria Township. ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver charged with Impaired after Traffic Stop
A person was charged after police stopped a vehicle north of Blind River on Highway 557. On December 28, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a small white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) to check sobriety of the driver. After failing a roadside screening test, the driver was arrested and the SUV was consequently ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver charged with Traffic Complaint
The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic stop on Highway 17. On December 26, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., police received a complainant regarding an older model silver pickup truck operating erratically and failing to remain in its lane. Police stopped the pickup truck a short time afterwards and spoke to the driver. A white ...
Read More »Schreiber OPP – Driver charged with Impaired after collision
Members of the Schreiber Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. After midnight, on December 26, 2025 members of the Schreiber Detachment were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 near Rainbow Falls Provincial Park. The vehicle was located in the ditch with open alcohol inside, the lone driver admitted ...
Read More »OPP Driving Advisory
North Bay OPP have issued a travel advisory: North Bay OPP is advising motorists to avoid non-essential travel as a significant winter storm moves into the area tonight and continues through Monday night. Environment Canada is forecasting for North Bay area: Freezing rain with up to 10–15 mm of ice Snowfall of 10–20 cm Wind gusts of 60–70 km/h Reduced ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver charged with Impaired Driving after Complaint
A person was charged after a report of an intoxicated female in vehicle at gas station on Lakeside Drive. On December 25, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call pertaining to an intoxicated female and her young child in a small black sport utility vehicle. Police attended the location a short after ...
Read More »North East OPP – Winter Driving Advisory
North East Region OPP is advising drivers to take extra caution on the roads this weekend due to winter weather conditions. Motorists are urged to:/ Be ready for low visibility and slippery conditions Slow down and leave extra space between vehicles Turn on your full headlights Monitor www.511on.ca for real-time updates Check www.weather.gc.ca for weather alerts In case of emergency, ...
Read More »Schreiber OPP – Arrest made after drug trafficking investigation
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from members of the Nipigon and Schreiber OPP Detachments, has charged one individual following an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, officers from the CSCU, executed a search warrant at a residence in Schreiber. The search resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, Canadian currency, ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Multiple Charges laid after collision
The Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with multiple offences following a single motor vehicle collision. On Saturday, December 20, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the Marathon and Manitouwadge OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17. Officers discovered the driver was suspended and there was a strong cannabis ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver charged with multiple charges after Collision
A person was charged after police attended a motor vehicle collision on Woodward Avenue. On December 20, 2025, at approximately 9:10 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a black pickup truck in the ditch. The driver was spoken to who emanated a strong odour of alcoholic beverage from his breath. They were subsequently arrested and the ...
Read More »Kapuskasing OPP – Investigation continues into Hwy 101 fatal collision
The Kapuskasing Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and a passenger vehicle. On Sunday, December 21, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer and a pickup truck, on Highway 11, between Chauvette Road and Hyundai Road in Opasatika Township. ...
Read More »OPP Warn of Poor Weather Conditions to continue Today
Dec 19, 2025 at 06:09 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public of poor weather conditions expected to continue both the North East Region and North West Region of Ontario today. Several communities may experience heavy rainfall, snowfall, whiteout conditions on open stretches of highway, and periods of freezing rain, resulting in slippery and icy road surfaces as ...
Read More »SFO – Charges laid in security guard employment Nursing Home Fraud Investigation
Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged three people in connection with a complex fraud scheme to help secure the employment of security guards in long-term care homes. In July 2024, the SFO began an investigation into the falsification of employment eligibility documents being provided on behalf of individuals in order to expedite their placement as security guards in long-term ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Person Charged with Mischief at hospital
On December 15, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a mischief at a hospital. At approximately 5:30 p.m., police were called to a hospital on Spine Road in relation to a person damaging property and being aggressive with staff. The person threw a bucket at an interior door window, shattering it, and destroyed ...
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