Members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are urging members of the public to contact police in the event you witness aggressive driving behaviors or suspected impaired drivers while traveling along the highways after two separate traffic complaints have resulted in charges for two separate drivers. On August 23, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Marathon ...
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Thunder Bay OPP – Online Fraud Warning
The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds everyone to be cautious online. On August 3, 2023, officers received a report of an online scam. An individual reported receiving a computer notification where Microsoft was requesting access to their computer. The subject person who alleged that they were with Microsoft told the victim that their computer had ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Park Wardens Warn OPP of Possible Impaired Driver – Arrest Made
One individual is facing charges of Impaired Operation at Neys Provincial Park after Park Wardens alerted members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment of a possible impaired driver. On August 5, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Marathon OPP Detachment were dispatched to Neys Provincial Park as they were alerted by the parks Park Wardens ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Investigation continues into Fatal Collision
One individual has been pronounced deceased following a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and a passenger motor vehicle. On August 7, 2023, just before 1:00 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment along with Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a passenger motor vehicle and a ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – 22nd Impaired Charge Laid
On August 1, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver that was westbound on Highway 17 from the Town of Iron Bridge. Police located the pick-up truck near Boundary Road and Gordon Street in the Town of Thessalon and initiated ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Driver Charged with Impaired at RIDE Check
On July 26, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting a RIDE program on Pennisula Road. A driver entered the RIDE program and was administered a roadside screening device. The driver failed and was subsequently arrested then transported to the Marathon OPP Detachment for further testing. Through investigation, Paul ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Driver caught driving 160km/h
On July 27, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were conducting radar enforcement on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon where a vehicle was observed travelling 160 Kilometers per hour in a posted 90 Kilometer zone. The officer then conducted a traffic stop on the subject motor vehicle. Through investigation, a 43-year-old from ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Officers searching for Judy – UPDATE
UPDATE: Female has been located safe, Police are thanking everyone for their assistance The Nipigon Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine (K-9) are searching in the Nipigon area, and seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 78-year-old female, named Judy aka Amma. Judy is described as 5’2″, medium build, medium-length ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Multiple Charges Laid after Impaired Driver collides with Tree at White Lake Provincial Park
An individual is facing multiple criminal charges after police were called to White Lake Provincial Park for a report of a possible impaired driver who had collided with a tree. On July 22, 2023, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to White Lake Provincial Park after Provincial Park Wardens contacted ...
Read More »Schreiber OPP – OFficers help to free bear from trap
Members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) rescued a bear cub that was stuck in a trap line which was designed for smaller animals. On July 20, 2023, at approximately 8:38 p.m., the Schreiber OPP responded to a report of a bear in distress on Worthington Road, east of Schreiber. Officers attended and located the trapped ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – Stunt Driver charged travelling 149km/h
Another stunt driver is without their Licence and vehicle after being caught travelling 149 Kilometers per hour on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon. On July 20, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment were conducting radar enforcement on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon. Nipigon OPP members observed a vehicle travelling at 149 Kilometers per ...
Read More »SE OPP – Charges laid after 2022 Fatal Collision north of Wawa
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision. On November 29, 2022, shortly before 6:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the OPP responded to a serious two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 519, approximately 40 kilometres north of Wawa. The investigation revealed that a ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Three Impaired Driving Charges Laid
From July 7, 2023, to July 14, 2023, Sault Ste Marie OPP charged three drivers with impaired driving. (TILLEY TOWNSHIP, ON)-On July 7, 2023, members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver operating a pick-up truck and travelling southbound on Highway 17 towards Chippewa Falls in ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Officers assist in Locating Patient that left Hospital
On July 12, 2023, shortly after 7:45 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a request from a local hospital in Richards Landing to locate a patient that left in a blue car. While on route to Richards Landing, OPP received information from members of the Batchewana First Nation Police Service (BFNPS) who ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Charges laid after Assault, more charges next day after threats made
Police charges neighbour and within 10 minutes of being released the person breached their conditions. On July 15, 2023, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of on-going issues with one tenant at an apartment building on South Street in the Town of Hilton Beach. Investigation determined that on July ...
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