Author Archives: OPP

East Algoma OPP – Anishnaabe Grandmothers Water Walkers

The Anishnaabe Grandmothers Water Walkers will be walking eastbound along Highway 17 and southbound on Highway 6 towards Manitoulin Island. The East Algoma OPP want to inform the public that the group of Anishnaabe Grandmothers Water Walkers will be walking the circumference of Lake Huron, beginning July 21, 2024, from St. Joseph Island, and ending the Ontario section, in Sarnia, ...

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East Algoma OPP – Have you seen Darren? UPDATED

OPP have reported that Darren has been located in good health. The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), is currently investigating a missing 29-year-old. On July 17, 2023, shortly after 11:00 a.m., East Algoma OPP responded to a missing person complaint. Darren SIMPSON, 29 years-of-age from Wikwemikong First Nation left the Camilus Centre at 9 Oakland Boulevard in ...

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Manitouwadge OPP – Responding to numerous Traffic Complaints regarding Off-Road Vehicle Usage in Township

The Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuously patrolling roadways and trails in the area, resulting in several charges and the recovery of two stolen all-terrain vehicles. As summer is underway, members with the Manitouwadge OPP Detachment have been busy responding to numerous traffic complaints relating to off-road vehicle usage in the Township of Manitouwadge. As a ...

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East Algoma OPP – Two arrested after fleeing from police

On July 11, 2024, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the City of Elliot Lake. Shortly before 2:00 a.m., police observed an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with no lights lit travelling on Pearson Drive. The driver who is known to police fled the area. Approximately 30 minutes later OPP conducted a traffic ...

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Crypto Currency Scam

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team is assisting in an investment scam investigation where victims are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fake crypto currency investments. Investigators are warning the public not to engage with the following websites: www[.]How2Crypto[.]com www[.]How2Crypto[.]net   If you or someone you know has had dealings with the mentioned websites, please contact your ...

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SSM OPP – Arrest Made, Person with break and enter tools

On July 7, 2024, shortly after 11:15 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 17 within the City of Sault Ste Marie. Police observed a person walking southbound on Highway 17 in an extremely poorly lit location (north of Sixth Line). Police stopped to provide a courtesy ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after disurbance

On July 6, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at an apartment complex on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined the tenant and the complainant had been consuming alcohol when an altercation took place resulting in the complainant receiving a punch ...

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Nipigon OPP – Investigation continues into Fatal Collision

Jul 5, 2024 at 19:03 Hwy 17 – Rossport, Cavers Hill near distance marker 710 lanes are alternated due to a collision. Traffic control is in place. Jul 5, 2024 at 14:00 The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal commercial motor vehicle (CMV) collision. On July 5, 2024, just before 5:00 a.m., members of ...

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Almost 20% of fatal collisions in OPP jurisdictions involve transport trucks

With almost 20% of fatal collisions in Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) jurisdictions involving transport trucks this year, the data paints a grim picture of how commercial and non-commercial drivers have been sharing the road. Thirty-one (31) people have died in road incidents. Eighty-six (86) per cent of the crashes were linked to poor behaviours on the part of non-commercial drivers. ...

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17,889 traffic/marine charges laid During Canada Day Week

It was a busy start to summer for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as officers conducted their Canada Day Week campaign and targeting poor behaviours on roads, waterways and trails across the province. Sadly, one person lost their life in a boating incident over the long weekend. During the campaign which focused on seatbelt, lifejacket and helmet laws, the OPP ...

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Nipigon OPP – Two residents face Drug Trafficking Charges

Two Nipigon residents are facing drug trafficking charges following a search warrant execution in Nipigon. On June 25, 2024, just after 1:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Nipigon OPP Detachment, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Harkness Street. The ...

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Charges Laid after Armed Robbery in Pic Mobert FN

Three individuals are facing a lengthy list of charges following an armed robbery in the community of Pic Mobert First Nation. On June 10, 2024, members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and OPP North West Region Crime Unit were called to assist the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) with an ongoing armed robbery investigation. Shortly after, ...

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Schreiber OPP – Military Ordnance Located

On June 17, 2024 officers from the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist with live military ordnance that was located within the 200 block of Ontario Street in the Township of Schreiber. Members from the Schreiber and Nipigon Detachment (OPP) were supported by the Northwest Region Explosive Disposal Unit as well as 17 Wing ...

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What happens when you don’t wear lifesaving equipment?

Every year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responds to fatal road, off-road and marine collisions/incidents that could have had a more positive outcome had the victims worn critical lifesaving equipment. If you’re not wearing your seatbelt, what’s holding you back? Last year (2023), 411 people were killed on OPP-patrolled roads. Among the victims were 69 people who were not wearing ...

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