Author Archives: OPP

East Algoma OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired

A person was arrested after a Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Pearson Drive. On June 27, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a small black car and spoke to the driver. A strong odour of alcoholic beverage emanated from his breath and signs of intoxication were observed. A fail registered on an ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver Charged Drug Impaired Driving

A driver was arrested and charged after vehicle stop on Highway 17 near the Highway 108 junction. On June 25, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint regarding a westbound small blue car all over the road, crossing the center line and nearly colliding with oncoming vehicles. Police located and stopped the ...

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East Algoma OPP – At Traffic Stop, Two arrested

On June 24, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people after a traffic stop on Highway 17 between Maple Ridge Road and Brownlee Road. Police stopped the black pickup truck after receiving an alert from the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and learned the occupants were wanted in relation to previous criminal ...

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Superior East OPP – Driver from Concord Charged with Stunt, 185 in a 90

A driver is facing stunt driving charges after being stopped for travelling more than double the posted speed limit on Highway 17. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at approximately 11:25 a.m., a member of the Superior East Wawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle travelling at 185 kilometres per hour in ...

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Thunder Bay OPP – Individual Charged with Second-Degree Murder

Members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with second degree murder in Armstrong. On Monday, June 22, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., officers responded to a call for emergency assistance at a residence in Armstrong. Upon arrival, officers located one individual deceased. The deceased has been identified as Ignace NAGOTCHI, 52 ...

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East Algoma OPP – Trafffic Stop Results in Impaired Charges

A person was charged after police stopped a black pickup truck on Highway 17. On June 21, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint related to a westbound pickup truck towing a boat swerving all over the road, hitting the shoulder, crossing the center line, and nearly causing collisions with oncoming ...

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Nipigon OPP – Bail Violation Leads to Numerous Charges

One individual is facing charges the following an investigation in Lake Helen First Nation. On June 19, 2026, members of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Offender Management and Apprehension Program (OMAP) began an investigation into an individual believed to be breaching release conditions. As a result of the investigation, officers seized a quantity of suspected controlled substances, ...

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OPP – PC Bali Cortege & Livestream of Funeral Service

The police funeral service for PC Bali will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mississauga Sports and Entertainment Centre (MSEC), 5500 Rose Cherry Place, Mississauga, Ontario. It will be attended by Provincial Constable Bali’s family and guests, members of the OPP, police and emergency services, military and dignitary officials. While the service itself will ...

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East Algoma OPP – Charges Laid in CMV Collision with School Bus

Jun 18, 2026 at 06:14 On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 8:10 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the OPP, the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) Team, Fire Services and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a collision on Highway 17 in the Town of Spanish. Investigation determined that the school bus and the CMV were both ...

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East Algoma OPP – Side by Side Driver Charged No Helmet

On June 15, 2026, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol in the community of Thessalon First Nation and observed a side-by-side being operated by a driver not wearing a helmet. At approximately 11:15 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Maple Ridge Road and determined that the driver was also suspended. ...

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East Algoma OPP – Suspended Driver Charged with No Helmet while riding E-Bike

On Sunday, June 14, 2026, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol in the Town of Thessalon. At approximately, 10:15 a.m., police observed an individual operating an e-bike on Huron Street West. The e-bike was being propelled by its motor, and the driver was not wearing a helmet. A traffic stop was initiated; ...

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Thunder Bay OPP – Suspended Driver Charged with No Helmet while riding E-Bike

Officers with the Thunder Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as well as the satellite detachment of Shabaqua arrested and charged one individual following flight from police. On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, shortly before 10:00 a.m., officers noticed a stopped sprinter van along Highway 11-17 near Highway 527. After a brief conversation with the driver, officers became suspicious ...

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