On July 1, 2022 at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment were advised of an incident that occurred at Wolf River Falls in Dorian Township. Three people attempted to cross at the top of the waterfalls when two individuals were swept away by the strong current. Nipigon OPP, Superior North Emergency Medical Services and Thunder ...
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Marathon OPP – Investigation continues after Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert FN) resident struck by train
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment are investigating a death on the railroad tracks near Pic Mobert First Nation. It happened on June 28, 2022 at approximately 9:00 p.m.. The 36-year old, a resident of Pic Mobert First Nation, died after being struck by a train. Marathon OPP and Anishinabek Police Service were dispatched to the scene, ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Two arrested after disturbance call
On June 23, 2022 at approximately 4:40 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Hutchison Avenue in Elliot Lake regarding two people fighting. Police located the two people in the garage and both were subsequently arrested on outstanding warrants. Jessy ST JEAN, 30 years-old, of Elliot Lake was charged with: Mischief Under $5000 ...
Read More »Manitoulin OPP – Arrest Warrant issued after Shooting
An arrest warrant has been issued after an individual, injured in a shooting incident in the Sheguiandah First Nation, died from their injuries. On June 24, 2022, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Anishnaabe Police (UCCM) responded to a weapons complaint at an address on Wiingush Miikan. An injured 32-year-old male was transported ...
Read More »Manitoulin OPP – Investigation continues into Fatal Collision
The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision involving two motor vehicles. On June 26, 2022, at approximately 1:00 p.m. the OPP and Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 at Sand Bay Road. Preliminary investigation revealed that two vehicles collided and one of the drivers was transported to hospital ...
Read More »Manitoulin OPP – Investigation continues into Drowning at Chutes Provincial Park
On June 25, 2022, shortly after 4:30 p.m. the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the North East Region Canine Unit, OPP Aviation Services, North Shore Search and Rescue and Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services responded to a report a possible drowning at Chutes Provincial Park. Investigation determined that the individual was swimming with friends and failed to resurface. On ...
Read More »Nipigon OPP – $79,000 in currency seized
On June 22, 2022 at approximately 2:30 p.m., a member of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment was conducting general patrol along Highway 11-17 when they observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the eastbound lane. After conducting a traffic stop, the officer discovered more than $79,000 in Canadian currency. The currency was seized, along with ...
Read More »SE OPP – Missing Fishermen Located
On June 21, 2022, at 8:00 a.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of two overdue fishermen believed to be fishing in the Hornepayne area. The men had arrived from Indiana on June 9, 2022 and were expected home on June 18, 2022. They were travelling in a white 2010 Sunseeker motorhome, ...
Read More »SSM OPP aid in arrest after collision
On June 17, 2022, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members from the Sault Ste Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the Anishinabek Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision located at a carpool parking lot on Highway 638 in the Town of Echo Bay. Police attended a short time later and located the vehicle. ...
Read More »Sudbury/Nipissing West OPP – Fatal Collision under investigation – UPDATED
Jun 23, 2022 at 06:42 On June 21, 2022, members from the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a person from the fatal motor vehicle collision on June 19, 2022, on Highway 144, in the City of Greater Sudbury. With the assistance of the public, police were able to identify a third vehicle involved ...
Read More »Fraud on the increase in Nipigon/Schreiber Area
The Nipigon and Schreiber Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have noted an increase in reports of fraudulent emails and telephone calls in recent weeks. The OPP recommends confirming who you are dealing with before sending any money or sharing personal information over the internet or telephone. Scammers are increasingly using email, telephone calls and online social media applications ...
Read More »Le CSC Nouvelon au cinquième rang en Ontario pour son efficacité énergétique
Le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon est fier que ses efforts continus à rehausser son efficacité énergétique soient reconnus. En effet, le CSC Nouvelon se retrouve au cinquième rang selon le rapport annuel 2022 émis par Sustainable Schools qui mesure l’efficacité énergétique des conseils scolaires en Ontario pour l’année scolaire 2019-2020. Les 72 conseils scolaires de l’Ontario sont classés selon leur capacité à ...
Read More »Manitoulin OPP – Impaired Charges Laid after Motorcyclist hits Deer
On June 21, 2022 at approximately 9:50 p.m. the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a deer on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Officers arrived on scene of the collision and spoke with the driver. Officers determined that the driver had consumed alcohol and ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Charges Laid in Break & Enter at business
On June 17 and June 18, 2022 the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people in relation to a break and enter at a retail store on Highway 108 and convenient store on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake. On June 10, 2022 at approximately 1:50 a.m. police received an alarm call to the retail store on Highway ...
Read More »Manitoulin OPP – Fatal ATV Collision under investigation
On June 18, 2022 at approximately 3:50 p.m. members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision involving an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) off of Panache Lake Road in the Town of Espanola. The lone operator of the ATV was pronounced deceased at the scene. The ...
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