The arrest of a person wanted for domestic assaults, led to further weapons charges. On October 21, 2023, members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a domestic assault, that had occurred earlier in October, at a residence on Highway 129, south of Chapleau. The investigation led to an arrest warrant being ...
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OPP make Arrest in 1973 murder in Attawapiskat
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) has made an arrest in connection with a 1973 homicide in Attawapiskat. Helen Carpenter was found deceased on October 23, 1973. She was 21 years old at the time of her death. An investigation was conducted at that time, but no charges were laid. In late 2019, following the Missing and ...
Read More »Manitoulin OPP – Investigation continues into fatal collision
Two people have died and three people have been injured as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17. On October 24, 2023, shortly before 1:00 a.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services, and Sables-Spanish Rivers Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Upon ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – All-Season not the same as Winter Tires
The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to ensure drivers stay safe during the upcoming snowy season while traveling on the roads. A key part of road safety is making sure your vehicle has proper road surface traction in the winter. All-season tires don’t work the same on snow, ice or cold pavement. The stopping distance of a car with ...
Read More »Manitoulin OPP – Investigation continues into fatal collision on Hwy 17
One person has died as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17. On October 20, 2023, shortly after 12:00 a.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services, and Sables-Spanish Rivers Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Upon arrival, police learned of a head ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Impaired Operation Charges Laid during Traffic Stop
Members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation. On October 14, 2023, just before 11:00 a.m., members of the Marathon OPP Detachment observed a passenger motor vehicle driving erratically on Peninsula Road within the Town of Marathon. Officers subsequently initiated a traffic stop. Through investigation, it was determined ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Impaired Charges laid after collision
On October 14, 2023, shortly after 10:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma OPP Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to report of a fail to remain motor vehicle collision on Ansonia Road in the Municipality of Huron Shores. Investigation determined the complainant was driving on Ansonia Road when the complainant’s vehicle was hit by a passing westbound ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Assistance asked for in Fatal Collision
The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the assistance of the public to provide any information or dash camera footage they have regarding a fatal motor vehicle collision. On October 10, 2032, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment, along with Emergency Medical Services and Fire, responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision on ...
Read More »OPP Focussed on Public Safety in Light of Conflict in Middle East
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of global online threats of violence regarding the situation in the Middle East. We want to assure the people of Ontario that we continue to focus on public safety. The OPP and our law enforcement partners are closely monitoring for any situation which could impact public safety in our communities. While the OPP ...
Read More »Results from Operation Impact
Four people lost their lives in separate motor vehicle collisions on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled roads and one boater was killed over the Thanksgiving long weekend, as the OPP joined Canadian policing partners to conduct Operation Impact. Over and above the tragic and preventable loss of life, thousands of drivers posed a threat to the safety of road users throughout ...
Read More »Manitoulin OPP – Arrest made in connection with Death in Sagamok FN
Police have arrested and charged one person in connection with a death in Sagamok First Nation. On September 24, 2023, shortly before 6:00 a.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault with a weapon on Sagamok Road in Sagamok First Nation. Upon arrival, police learned that one person received life-threatening injuries from ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Charges Laid after Traffic Stop
On October 8, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Town of Blind River. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., police observed an eastbound minivan travelling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver the officer detected a strong odour of cannabis marihuana ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Public Assistance Requested in Locating Marc
Members from the East Algoma OPP Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. On Wednesday October 12, 2023, shortly after 4:00 a.m., the East Algoma OPP received a report of a missing person from the Town of Spanish. Investigation determined Marc, 34-years-old, was last seen going for a ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Investigation continues into Batchewana Bay Shooting after Arrest Made
On October 8, 2023, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons call at a residence on Superior Street in Fisher Township (Batchewana Bay area) where a person sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to local hospital in Sault Ste Marie with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect ...
Read More »OPP Conducts Operation Impact (October 6 – 9, 2023)
Two hundred and seventy eight (278) lives lost on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled roads so far this year is something the OPP needs every driver to think about before they head out on busy roads during the Thanksgiving long weekend. As the OPP joins Canadian policing partners to keep roads safe during the annual Operation Impact campaign, drivers are reminded ...
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