On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a silver vehicle driving at a high rate on Highway 17 within the Township of the North Shore (Serpent River). Police initiated a traffic stop on Highway 108 and upon speaking with the driver, officers determined that the individual was ...
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East Algoma OPP – Prohibited Driver Charged with Impaired
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a counterfeit $100 bill and four $20 bills that were identified by a financial institution in Blind River. The investigation determined that the $20 notes had been used at a business in Iron Bridge, while the origin ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after person breached curfew condition
On March 22, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after breaching a curfew condition. On March 21, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m. police received a call from a tracking agency stating a person (who wears an ankle monitor) was showing a different address location than where it was supposed to be. On March 22, 2026, ...
Read More »Thunder Bay OPP – Multiple charges laid after traffic Stop
On March 19th, 2026, at approximately 8:50 a.m., a member of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment was on general patrol & initiated a traffic stop on a Sports Utility Vehicle travelling along Highway 11-17 within the Municipality of Shuniah. Throughout the investigation, the driver was found to be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle & the officer ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – counterfeit $100 bill found in Elliot Lake
Police investigated a report of a counterfeit $100 bill being used in Elliot Lake. On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a counterfeit $100 bill being used at a local grocery store on Highway 108 in the City of Elliot Lake that was used ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Public Assistance Asked for in Fatal MSV Colllision along Hwy 11/17
Mar 18, 2026 at 08:30 On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, shortly after 7:00 a.m., Nipigon OPP officers along with emergency medical services responded to a report of a fatal snowmobile incident near Settler’s Road in Nipigon resulting in a stretch of Highway 11/17 closing for several hours. The youth involved in the incident has now been confirmed as the driver ...
Read More »Manitouwadge OPP – individual with multiple fraud related offences charged
The Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with multiple fraud-related offences. On Friday, January 23, 2026, members of the Manitouwadge OPP responded to a report that a known female committed multiple fraudulent transactions between July 2024 and August 2024 totalling more than $50,000. As a result of the investigation, Amanda BERASKIN, 45-years-old of Manitouwadge, ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – 19 Drivers Charged for Driving on Closed Highway in 1hr 45min!
Within an hour and 45 minutes, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged 19 drivers for driving on a closed highway between Blind River and Thessalon. On Monday, March 16, 2026, multiple road closures were in effect due to a severe winter storm that passed through Northern Ontario, affecting areas from Blind River to Thessalon including Sault Ste. Marie. Between approximately ...
Read More »NE OPP – Storm & Road Closure Update (03-17, 9:16)
Mar 17, 2026 at 09:16 The following road closures remain in effect. Snowplow operators are working hard along several roadways to improve driving conditions. Once reopened, please use extra caution when driving and leave extra space from the vehicle in front of you. Periodic updates to follow. ROADS CLOSED: Hwy 11: North Bay to Longlac Hwy 144: Cartier to Timmins ...
Read More »Highway 11 Northbound – Controlled Opening Soon — Autoroute 11 en direction nord – Réouverture contrôlée imminente (03-17, 8:42)
Mar 17, 2026 at 08:42 The OPP will be opening Highway 11 northbound from North Bay soon (approx. 9am) under a controlled escort. An MTO snowplow will lead traffic, with an OPP cruiser directly behind. This is to ensure the highway is safe as it reopens after extended closures across the Northeast region. Important for all drivers: No passing is ...
Read More »Thunder Bay OPP – Shuniah RIDE Program charges driver with impaired
On March 13th, 2026 at approximately 8:22 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program at the intersection of Mount Baldy Road & Highway 527, within the Municipality of Shuniah. Throughout the RIDE program, a driver with a child passenger was determined to be consuming alcoholic ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Please avoid any unnecessary travel
East Algoma OPP is asking the public to avoid any unnecessary travel at this time as emergency crews, plow operators, tow operators, and officers continue working to clear the roads. Current road conditions are hazardous, and multiple emergency vehicles are actively responding throughout the area. Limiting travel helps ensure that crews can safely and quickly assist motorists and remove disabled ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Veuillez éviter tout déplacement non essentiel
Les services de police d’East Algoma et de Blind River demandent au public d’éviter tout déplacement non indispensable pour le moment, car les équipes d’urgence, les conducteurs de chasse-neige, les dépanneurs et les agents continuent de travailler pour dégager les routes. Les conditions routières actuelles sont dangereuses, et de nombreux véhicules d’urgence interviennent activement dans toute la région. Limiter les ...
Read More »North East OPP – Driving Advisory
Mar 16, 2026 at 06:20 The following road closures are in effect due to severe weather, poor visibility, and deteriorating road conditions. Motorists are urged to: Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary Monitor www.511on.ca and www.municipal511.ca for real-time updates Check www.weather.gc.ca for weather updates ROADS CLOSED: Hwy 6: Little Current to Espanola Hwy 11: North Bay to Longlac Hwy 17: Wawa ...
Read More »SE OPP – Investigation continues into Fatal MSV collision on Perry Lake
The Superior East Wawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Perry Lake, east of Wawa. On March 14, 2026, at approximately 1:00 am, the Superior East OPP responded to a serious, single motorized snow vehicle (MSV) collision on Perry Lake. The driver of the MSV, a 65-year-old person from ...
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