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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Two people have died in a structure fire in Echo Bay. On March 13, 2026 at approximately 3:51 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the Echo Bay & Townships Volunteer Fire Department and the Sault Ste. Marie Paramedic Services, responded to a fire at a residence on Highway 17B. Two individuals were ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident involving vandalized commercial fishing nets, fish, and net anchors near Thessalon Island on Lake Huron.   On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at approximately 10:45 a.m., police received a report from a local commercial fisherman who attended the area to retrieve their catch and discovered their fishing ...

On March 8th, 2026, at approximately 5:07 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment utilizing a LiDAR speed measuring device, located a 2015 BMW car travelling 141 km/hr in a 90 km/hr zone. A traffic stop was conducted. A 20-year-old from Calgary, Alberta has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed. ...

Mar 7, 2026 at 05:39 The OPP would like to thank the residents of Atikokan for their cooperation, patience, and support during the recent investigation and shelter-in-place. Your assistance was key as officers worked to ensure the safety of the community. As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old Atikokan resident has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. A ...

Mar 7, 2026 at 05:39 Members of the Dryden, Red Lake and Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments are investigating bomb threats made to schools throughout the Kenora District. On Friday, March 6, 2026, shortly before 7:00 a.m. CST, the OPP received information regarding bomb threats affecting schools in Dryden, Red Lake and Sioux Lookout. As a precaution schools ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is gearing up to show its support for the Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) Tournament, happening March 16-20, 2026, in Markham. OPP vehicles across the province will once again sport “Proud Supporter of the LNHL” decals, back with a fresh new design, leading up to and during the tournament. This initiative, launched in 2025 through ...