The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to seek the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. On March 27, 2024, NAPS received a report of a missing person, who was last seen on Highway 11 near Constance Lake First Nation on March 18, 2024, at around 9:30 a.m. Dean MATTINAS, 27 years-of-age, was last ...

On April 23, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Nipigon Detachment conducted a proactive traffic stop resulting in one person being arrested and criminally charged with impaired operation and driving while under suspension. At approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment were on general patrol in the Town of Nipigon in the area of Greenmantle Drive. ...

An individual is facing stunt driving charges after travelling at excessive speeds. On April 21, 2024, just before 2:30 p.m., members with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 17 east of Mill Road in the Township of Terrace Bay. Officers observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, approximately ...

On April 22, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious, single All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision on Red Rock Road in Sault Ste. Marie. The driver of the ATV, a 34-year-old person from Sault Ste. Marie, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, with assistance ...

The Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking public assistance in relation to the illegal burning of slash piles. On April 18, 2024, just after 2:00 p.m., members of the Manitouwadge OPP Detachment were conducting general patrol in the area of Twist Lake Road in Manitouwadge when they observed two large slash piles burning. The OPP is ...

A Wahnapitae driver was stopped for a traffic violation which resulted in an arrest for impaired driving in Elliot Lake.   On April 19, 2024, at approximately 12:45 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general traffic patrol duties on Mississauga Avenue. A construction company grey pick-up truck was stopped for a traffic infraction when police detected ...

The Ontario Provincial Police, Investigations and Enforcement Bureau (IEB), in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), is reminding the public to use caution when choosing to access online casino gaming sites found through social media advertisements. On April 11, 2024, the OPP’s Investigation and Enforcement Bureau was notified of a suspected fraudulent gaming advertisement depicting an ...

Police have arrested 14 individuals in Montréal linked to the emergency grandparent scam that targeted victims across Canada. In September 2022, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch began an intelligence probe into a group involved in the fraud. In February 2023, the probe was formalized as an OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB)-led joint forces operation (JFO), known as Project ...

The North West Region (NWR) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn community members of a crime trend involving paving and construction fraud. Every year thousands of Canadians are victimized, and millions of dollars are lost through many forms of fraud. To avoid becoming a victim, the OPP reminds residents to be alert to repair deals as fraudsters are ...

A traffic stop in Goulais River has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On April 13, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17 near Pine Shores Road, when officers observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and failing to ...

On April 11, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol when they stopped a vehicle to check the driver’s sobriety after leaving a bar on Philip Walk in Elliot Lake. Police stopped the white pick-up truck and spoke to the driver. The driver was provided plenty of opportunity to provide a sample ...

One person was arrested and charged after assaulting a police officer while in the lobby of the Elliot Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment. On April 10, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a person attended the OPP Detachment demanding assistance with a non-police matter. When officers attempted to help, the person became irate, unreasonable, and assaulted an officer. Daryl LEGREE, ...

One person was arrested and charged after police were called to a neighbour dispute on Federation Street in Thessalon.   On April 11, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the residential property. The complainant reported a neighbour attended their property and threatened to kill them with a tire iron in hand. Police also ...

Two individuals are facing criminal charges following multiple property crime investigations. The first incident occurred on February 8, 2024, shortly before 9:00 a.m., when the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft from a business near Agawa Canyon. With the public’s assistance, police were able to identify the individual responsible for the theft. ...

Two individuals are each facing numerous charges after a domestic dispute north of Sault Ste. Marie. On April 3, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault near Marina Road in Aweres Township. As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old person from Sault Ste. ...