Author Archives: OPP

East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after Family Dispute

Police arrest person after a family dispute at a Mississauga apartment.   On February 14, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to the apartment complex in relation to a person who was assaulted with a knife. The complainant reported a known male used a knife during an altercation inside the apartment. Police arrested ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver charged with Impaired

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving. On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) initiative at the intersection of Village Road and Park Road. During the initiative, officers observed a vehicle that appeared to be deliberately avoiding ...

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OPP – Arrest made in connection with a major cyber financial fraud

A complex, multi-agency investigation led by the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has resulted in the arrest of one individual in connection with a major cyber financial fraud. On October 28, 2024, the Manitoulin OPP received a report of a fraud involving the loss of a substantial sum of money. Due to the scope and ...

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Thunder Bay OPP – Driver charged after observed 131 in a 90

On February 9th, 2025 at approximately 4:59 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement along Highway 11-17 near McKenzie Station Road, within the Municipality of Shuniah. After observing a vehicle travelling 131 km/hr in a posted 90 km/hr, a traffic stop was initiated. Throughout the investigation, a Standardized Field Sobriety ...

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Nipigon OPP – Driver charged with Stunt – 116 in a 70

One male is facing a Stunt Driving charge after travelling 116km/hr in a 70 km/hr zone. On February 7th, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment received a traffic complaint regarding an eastbound blue Toyota minivan speeding and driving erratically. A short time later an officer observed the vehicle and verified its speed ...

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East Algoma OPP – Person located and taken to hospital

Police are investigating after an individual was located with serious injuries in Thessalon. On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a report of an individual in medical distress at a residence on Main Street. Upon arrival, one person was located with serious ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver charged after ALPR Alert

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a driver with numerous offences.   On February 6, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., officers were on general patrol, Highway 108 Elliot Lake, when they received an expired plate notification from the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR). This alert was in relation to a black pickup truck being operated with an expired temporary ...

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Thunder Bay OPP – Investigation continues into Fatal Collision on Hwy 11/17

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision on Highway 11/17. On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m. EST, members of the Thunder Bay OPP and emergency medical services responded to a fatal collision involving two passenger vehicles on Highway 11/17 between Highway 130 and Highway 588. A 23-year-old female from ...

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Thunder Bay OPP – Alleged Drug Seizure and Trafficking Charges laid after traffic stop

One individual has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop. On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, members from the Thunder Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a routine traffic stop. During the interaction with the driver, the officer formed reasonable grounds to believe the vehicle was being used to traffic controlled drugs and substances. ...

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OPP – suspects pose as police officers in order to defraud

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning residents across North East Ontario about an emerging scam trend in which suspects pose as police officers in order to defraud victims of significant amounts of money. Recent incidents in other parts of Ontario have involved fraudsters contacting victims by phone and falsely claiming to be members of the OPP. In each case, ...

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Nipigon OPP – Multiple Charges Laid after Dogs found in vehicle at -18C

On January 31, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information that an individual may be breaching court‑ordered release conditions. During the investigation, officers located two short‑haired boxer‑breed dogs inside an unheated vehicle. At the time, the outside temperature was approximately -18°C, police determined the dogs had been left in ...

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James Bay OPP – Investigation Continues in Fatal Collision

Three people have been pronounced deceased following a collision between a commercial motor vehicle (cmv) and a passenger vehicle on Highway 11 west of Hearst. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at approximately 6.00 p.m., officers from James Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a collision on Highway 11 near Highway 631, west of Hearst. A ...

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Schreiber OPP – Stunt Driving Charge, 101 in a 60

One male is facing a Stunt Driving charge after travelling more than 100 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone. On January 29, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Schreiber Detachment were on general patrol conducting LIDAR enforcement on Highway 17 near Terrace Bay. Utilizing the LIDAR speed measuring device the officer observed an eastbound ...

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Schreiber OPP – Multiple Charges Laid after Van Collides with Tractor Trailer and leaves scene

On January 30, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 west of Schreiber. Investigation determined that a blue GMC Sierra was travelling eastbound when the driver rounded a curve and observed a white Ford Transit van passing a tractor‑trailer unit westbound ...

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OPP – 8 Charged in investigation into fraudulent activities related to commercial driver examinations in Kingston and the GTA

Eight people are facing a combined 24 charges under the Criminal Code following an investigation into fraudulent activities related to commercial driver examinations in Kingston and the Greater Toronto Area. In January 2024, at the request of the Ministry of Transportation, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) began an investigation into suspected irregularities in the driver examination process for commercial Class ...

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