On May 5, 2024, just after 5:00 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment along with Emergency Medical Services and Fire responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Lakeshore Drive, in Shuniah Municipality involving a single passenger vehicle which was on fire in the eastbound ditch. Investigation revealed an eastbound vehicle left the roadway and came to rest ...

A traffic complaint on Highway 11 near Lake Helen has resulted in one driver from Thunder Bay charged with Impaired Driving offences. On May 5, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a call for service about a possible impaired driver on Highway 11 near Lake Helen. Nipigon OPP members patrolled, and ...

One person has been arrested and charged following a fatal collision on Highway 17. On May 5, 2024, shortly after 2:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services and the Nairn-Hyman Fire Department responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Nairn-Hyman Township. Information revealed that an eastbound vehicle collided head-on with a westbound vehicle. ...

On April 28, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake in relation to a prior theft incident. On April 27, police were called to a grocery store on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a male was caught on security video stealing numerous items and ...

On May 1, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a disturbance call near Algoma Street West in Thessalon. At approximately 6:00 p.m. police were called to an intoxicated male swimming in the Thessalon River wearing only a camouflage lifejacket and underwear. The intoxicated male refused to exit the extremely cold water and ...

With 370 motorcyclists losing their lives in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) jurisdictions in the past 10 years, the OPP is casting light on causal factors and other relevant data, with the aim of helping motorcyclists and other drivers recognize how they can avoid contributing further to these preventable deaths. Between 2014 and 2023, excessive speed, failing to yield right of ...

As impaired driving occurrences continue to increase in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) jurisdictions, the OPP is taking its strongest measures yet to detect, investigate and remove impaired drivers from our roads. Impaired driving collisions and charges are up close to 30 per cent when compared to the previous five-year average. In OPP Highway Safety Division Greater Toronto Area (GTA) jurisdictions, ...

A call for service has resulted in one individual facing multiple charges including impaired driving. On April 27, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a call for service regarding a possible impaired driver in the Town of Terrace Bay. Officers patrolled and observed the vehicle on Terrace Heights Drive in Terrace ...

An individual is facing a Stunt Driving charge after being caught travelling 109 Kilometers per hour in a 60 Kilometer per hour zone through the Community of Lake Helen First Nation. On April 24, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP on general patrol, located a vehicle travelling on Highway 11 through Laken Helen First Nation at ...

Two individuals are facing charges following a stolen motor vehicle incident in Marathon. On April 23, 2024, shortly before 8:00 a.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Peninsula Road. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop; however, the driver failed to stop for ...

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 ...