Author Archives: OPP

Have you seen Melanie?

Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to search for a missing person and are asking the public and our media partners for assistance. The missing individual is Melanie, age 35, of Fort Frances. Melanie is described as female, 5’9″, 110 lbs, Blue/green eyes, a nose ring and long dirty blonde hair. ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Resident Twice charged in the same night

A local resident is facing criminal charges after being arrested by police twice in one night. On March 7, 2024, shortly before 1:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of mischief on Third Avenue in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, Marlee PANCO, 34 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged ...

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SSM OPP – Traffic Stop results in Drug & Weapons Charges

Two individuals are facing numerous charges after failing to stop for police. On March 5, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Batchewana First Nation Police were notified that a vehicle had failed to stop for officers from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. A short time later, officers located ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver found Passed out in Vehicle

On March 2, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver passed out on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake. At approximately 9:20 p.m. police were on general patrol when they observed a parked small orange car and the driver passed out. The driver was awoken and displayed obvious signs of drug impairment. They were subsequently arrested and police ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after theft at Store

On March 1, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a grocery store on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a female had items in her possession and departed the store without paying for them. A store employee confronted the female regarding the theft and was subsequently assaulted. Police attended ...

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Manitouwadge OPP – Have you seen Hayden? UPDATED

Feb 27, 2024 at 14:03 Members of the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising that Hayden, who was reported missing has been located safe and sound. The Manitouwadge OPP would like to ask members of the public and our media partners to remove the photo of Hayden from social media. Thank you to both the public ...

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Marathon OPP – Charges Laid after Two flee from Police

Two individuals are facing charges after fleeing from police. On February 24, 2024, just after 2:00 a.m., members of the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Highway 17 east of Marathon after observing a traffic violation. After making initial contact, the vehicle fled from officers along Highway 17. Members of the Marathon Detachment ...

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Nipigon OPP – Charges laid after report of stolen car

An individual is facing multiple charges after members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a report of a stolen motor vehicle early Friday morning. On February 23, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment received a report of a stolen vehicle from a business on Arthur Street in the City of Thunder ...

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East Algoma OPP – ATV Operator Arrested After Failing to Stop for Police

On February 21, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a previous fail to stop for police occurrence on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. On January 30, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a known All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and driver was observed operating in contravention of the municipal by-law prohibiting ATV’s on roadways ...

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East Algoma OPP – OPP See high presence of deer on roadways including Hwy 17

During the month of February, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has investigated 24 motor vehicle collisions and six of those involved deer. The OPP is beginning to see a high presence of deer on our roadways including the Trans-Canada Highway. As spring nears, deer are moving as snow disappears and tend to gravitate near roadway ...

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Nipigon OPP – Arrest made after investigation into drug trafficking

As a result of public complaints and tips, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the town of Nipigon. As a result of this investigation a warrant was issued for the arrest of Adrian CRAWFORD, 52 years old, of Nipigon, Ontario. On February 21, 2024, the accused was arrested ...

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East Algoma OPP – 8th Impaired Charge of 2024 is laid

On February 17, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Municipality of Huron Shores. Shortly after 1:30 a.m., police observed a pick-up truck strike a snowbank twice on Ansonia Road and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver, police determined alcohol had been consumed. The driver was arrested and transported to Blind River ...

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SSM OPP – Arrest Made & Large Amount of Property Seized

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sault Ste Marie Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) seized approximately $214,000 in stolen property, approximately $38,000 in Canadian currency, approximately $5000 in US currency and approximately $4000 in drugs. In January 2024, the OPP’s CSCU, Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, and the Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit, began a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) investigation related ...

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East Algoma OPP – Elliot Lake Welcomes Julia Manuel as Victim Specialist

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) proudly welcomes Julia Manuel as the Victim Specialist at the Elliot Lake OPP detachment. The OPP Victim-Centred Approach Team (VCAT) aims to implement the building blocks of the framework for an OPP Victim-Centred Approach by engaging with our members, our community partners, victim support organizations and other stakeholders to assist and understand the ...

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