On May 29, 2024, shortly after 11:30 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Batchewana First Nation Police and the Anishinabek Police Services responded to a traffic complaint involving a silver SUV that was speeding with no vehicle lights on and traveling eastbound in the westbound lane on Highway 17 within the ...
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Nipigon OPP – Multiple Charges Laid including Impaired
A motor vehicle collision in Rocky Bay First Nation has resulted in multiple charges including Impaired Operation. On June 2, 2024, at approximately 10:15 a.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision in Rocky Bay First Nation. Nipigon OPP Members attended and located the motor vehicle. Officers spoke with the ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Stolen pick-up from Sault Ste Marie located at local beach
On May 30, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen grey pick-up truck that was taken earlier on this morning from a residence in Sault Ste Marie. The owner had video footage of three individuals around the pick-up truck at approximately 4:00 a.m., before ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Three Arrests make after robbery at residence
On May 30, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance from the East Algoma OPP Crime Unit responded to a robbery at a residence in the 100 block of Youngfox Road in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined a person known to the complainant knocked on ...
Read More »ATV Safety Week
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting a considerable increase in ATV fatalities across Ontario in 2024 thus far, with more than half of the deceased found without a helmet. Nine people (eight drivers, one passenger) have died in OPP-investigated ATV incidents this year, compared to three drivers and one passenger at this time last year. With one third of ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Charges Laid as Two Pedestrians Suffer Severe Dog Bite Injuries
Two pedestrians suffered severe dog bites injuries at a residence on Neebish Road. On May 25, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance from Batchewana First Nation Police Service responded to an animal complaint on Neebish Road in Laird Township. Algoma Paramedic Services were on scene prior to police ...
Read More »South Porcupine OPP – Additional Charges Laid in Weapons-Related Investigation
Police have identified the deceased in a suspicious investigation, which is being treated as a firearm-related homicide, in Egan Township. On May 23, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a deceased person in a wooded area in Egan Township. The deceased has been identified as Marcel THOMA, 30 years old, of Petawawa. Police continue to make attempts ...
Read More »South Porcupine OPP – Additional Charges Laid in Weapons-Related Investigation
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid additional charges in relation to a weapons-related investigation. On November 1, 2023, members of the South Porcupine OPP Detachment, North East Region Crime Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Response Team, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Canine Unit, Critical Incident Command, Crisis Negotiators, OPP Aviation, and the Hate Crime Extremism Unit of the ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Cattle Truck Driver & Off-Duty Officer avoid head on collision
A cattle tractor trailer driver and an off-duty OPP officer avoid head on collision with an oncoming tractor trailer on Highway 17 west of the Town of Bruce Mines. On April 29, 2024, shortly 5:30 p.m., an off-duty East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was operating their personal vehicle and travelling to work for a night shift in the ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Michigan Driver Charged with Impaired and other Charges
While in the care of Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services and intoxicated individual leaves their care and drives away in a pick-up truck. On May 20, 2024, shortly after 6:30 p.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a request for assistance from the Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services regarding a highly intoxicated person who ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Arrest made in Grocery Store Robbery
On May 24, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a previous robbery at a grocery store in Elliot Lake. On May 21, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police responded to a robbery occurrence. The complainant witnessed a male leave the store without paying for numerous items. When confronted, the male threatened the ...
Read More »NW Region OPP – Body Cams being Implemented
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Northwest Region (NWR) is implementing body-worn cameras across all detachment areas as part of a provincial technology enhancement program. In a phased approach that is currently underway and will be complete this fall, officers across NWR are being equipped with body-worn cameras (BWCs). Body-worn cameras provide police with the best possible evidence at a ...
Read More »SE OPP Wawa – Wawa Resident Charged with Fraud
On February 20, 2024, the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began a fraud investigation after a volunteer organization in Wawa reported fraudulent purchases made by a board member. On May 22, 2024, after a lengthy police investigation, Michelle WHEATLEY, 59-years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with one count of Fraud over $5,000. The accused was ...
Read More »Manitouwadge OPP – Numerous Weapons Related Charges Laid
A Manitouwadge resident is facing numerous weapons related charges. On May 21, 2024, just before 11:00 p.m., members of the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dispute at a residence involving an armed individual who barricaded themselves inside a residence in the Town of Manitouwadge. A short time later, officers arrested one individual. The individual ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Hate Crime/Mischief Occurrence being Investigated
The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) the destruction of a PRIDE flag at Central Algoma Secondary School (CASS). On May 9, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., police responded to a mischief occurrence that occurred that morning at approximately 2:00 a.m. The OPP retrieved video footage from the school and an individual could be seen lowering the school’s PRIDE flag, ...
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