Author Archives: OPP

SSM OPP – Fatal ATV Incident being Investigated

On June 3, 2022, shortly after 4:00 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), North East (Sault Ste Marie) Canine Unit, Batchewana First Nation Police Service, the OPP Helicopter and Sault Search and Rescue responded to a report of two missing people in the Tribag Mine Road ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after Street Disturbance

On June 5, 2022, at approximately 12:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a disturbance related occurrence on Hutchison Avenue in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a neighbour was yelling and swearing at them and other people on the street. This was an on-going issue where the person yells at neighbours, other people walking, and ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after Neighbour Dispute

On June 4, 2022, at approximately 9:45 p.m. East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to disturbance related occurrence at a residence on Ste Camillus Crescent in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported a known neighbour had just attended the complainant’s residence and threw a rock at the living room window. Police attended and later observed the same person throw another ...

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East Algoma OPP – Impaired Charges laid after Traffic Stop

On June 1, 2022, at approximately 1:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic-related complaint of a possible impaired driver in the downtown area in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported that a person was in a retail store who they thought was impaired. A description of the person, vehicle, and license plate was provided to the ...

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The OPP, CAFC, and RCMP raise awareness about money mules in Canada

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are launching a campaign from June 6th to 10th to raise awareness about how fraudsters are using unsuspecting victims as money mules to launder funds and proceeds of crime. 2021 was a historic year for frauds reported to the CAFC, with reported losses ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Male charged with Mischief

On May 30, 2022 at approximately 9:58 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of damage to property at a business on Pine Street in Chapleau. Through investigation, Austin LECUYER, 22-years-of-age, of Chapleau was arrested and charged with the following: Mischief, contrary to section 430(4) of the Criminal Code (CC). ...

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SE OPP Wawa – Male charged with Possession Property Obtained by Crime

SE OPP Wawa

On March 24, 2022, at approximately 12:39 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a break and enter to a business on Tremblay Road near the town of Wawa. Several items were reported stolen during the incident. Police conducted an investigation and determined the identity of the accused person. As a ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after complaints

On May 30, 2022, shortly after 8:00 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint at the local tourist information property on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River.   Investigation determined an individual set up camp on the municipal property and was asked to leave by a town ...

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SSM OPP – Driver Flees but is Arrested

On May 29, 2022, shortly after 8:00 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of Batchewana First Nation Police Service and the Anishinabek Police Service responded to a well-being check at a residence on Church Street in Town of Echo Bay.   Before police arrival the person had left the ...

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Marathon OPP – Second Stolen Vehicle Recovered

One day after recovering a stolen vehicle, Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information that another stolen vehicle had made its way into their jurisdiction from the Toronto area. Officers located the vehicle while already stopped at a business on Highway 17. They spoke with the suspect, who was arrested without incident. Further investigation revealed that the suspect was known ...

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Shabaqua OPP – Investigation Continues into Fatal Collision

On May 27th, 2022 at 9:20 am members of the Shabaqua Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Superior North EMS, and members of the Shebandowan Fire Department responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 just East of Raith. Police attended the scene and found that an eastbound passenger pickup truck collided with a ...

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Marathon OPP – Arrest Made, Stolen Vehicle Recovered

At approximately 1:15 p.m. on May 25, 2022, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment were notified of a stolen vehicle travelling through the Wawa area. The vehicle was taken from a business in the Greater Toronto Region. A tire deflation device was used to bring the vehicle to a stop on Highway 17 at mile marker 848 in Pik Township. ...

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East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after threats complaint

On May 23, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a previously reported threats occurrence at a retail plaza on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported being threatened by a person in April, 2022 while at the plaza. The person then proceeded to cause damage to the complainant’s car before departing. ...

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East Algoma OPP – Investigation continues into E-Bike Collision

On May 25, 2022, at approximately 3:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a motor vehicle collision on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. Investigation determined that a car was exiting a private property on Hillside Drive South. An E-bike was travelling eastbound on Hillside Drive South and collided with the car.  The driver of the ...

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