On February 8, 2024, shortly after 2:30 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to traffic complaint involving a grey car with the vehicle lights off parked in a live lane on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River. Police arrived at the scene and found the driver to be passed out at the wheel and later ...

On December 4, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the OPP’s Technical Collision Investigators responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer that struck a horse and buggy. Both were traveling eastbound on Highway 17 in the Municipality of Huron Shores. The 29-year-old buggy operator sustained extensive injuries and was transported to hospital by Algoma Paramedic ...

On February 8, 2024, shortly after 7:30 p.m., the Sault Ste Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle in the median on Highway 17 approximately 500 metres west of Bar River Road in MacDonald-Meredith-Aberdeen Additional Township. Police determined the minivan was travelling westbound when the driver crossed both lanes, entered the median, rolled and was ejected ...

On February 5, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic complaint on Gillanders Road in Elliot Lake. Police received an earlier complainant regarding a known driver revving their car engine who was believed to be impaired. The vehicle was later located after the driver crashed into a pick-up truck in ...

Three separate drivers are facing charges of Impaired Operation after a busy Saturday night for members of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment. On February 3, 2024, at approximately 5:40 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted in Pays Plat First Nation. As a result of the traffic stop the driver of the vehicle was issued a roadside screening device ...

On January 31, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a disturbance at a local bar on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined there was a commotion involving four patrons in and outside the bar. One of the patrons engaged in an argument with the bartender that led to ...

One individual has been arrested and charged following a search warrant execution at a residence in Terrace Bay. On January 26, 2024, members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at a residence on Timbergrove Road in the Township of Terrace Bay. As a result, Derek JACQUES, 32-years-old, of Terrace Bay, has been ...

On January 25, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a family dispute on Togo Street in the Town of Blind River. Police attended a short time later and arrested an intoxicated individual. While being lodged at the Blind River detachment the accused became aggressive towards police and an altercation ...

Members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are investigating a collision on Highway 11 near Reflection Lake in the Greenstone area. On January 21, 2024, at approximately 8:45 p.m., members of the Nipigon and Greenstone OPP Detachments, along with Fire and Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS), responded to a single commercial motor vehicle collision near Reflection Lake ...

There has been an increase of snowmobilers going through the ice on area lakes. The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobilers to ride safely for an enjoyable winter season. Snowmobiling is one of the joys of a Canadian winter, but not taking the necessary precautions can quickly result in tragedy.   No ice is “safe ice“. Underlying water currents ...

A rise in propane tank thefts occurring in the Terrace Bay area has the members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment reminding residents to be vigilant.   The Schreiber OPP Detachment has recently seen an increased amount of Theft reports of propane tanks from camping trailers that are stowed away for the winter. Police want to remind the ...

Jan 22, 2024 at 07:36 The OPP safely located 5-year-old Nakina and arrested mother and driver.   On January 20, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., the Dryden OPP conducted a traffic stop with a westbound silver pick-up truck on Highway 17 in the Town of Dryden. The pick-up truck initially attempted to evade police but eventually later stopped. Police located 5-year-old Nakina ...

An individual has been arrested for Impaired Driving following a collision that took place on Highway 11 near Reflection Lake, approximately 40 Kilometres north of Nipigon.   On January 16, 2024, at approximately 6:10 a.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment responded to a two-motor vehicle collision between a passenger motor vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle.   Two passengers ...

On January 14, 2024, shortly after 7:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break and enter at a local motel business on Front Street in the Town of Spanish. Investigation determined the suspect entered the motel business office and stole a debit machine, possibly cleaning supplies and hockey equipment. Descriptors ...

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) closed Highway 17 in both directions after a two-vehicle collision. On January 14, 2024, shortly after 10:30 a.m., the Nipissing West OPP and Sudbury Paramedic Services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, in Walden. Three people received minor injuries, with two of them being transported to the local hospital as a precaution by ambulance. ...