On January 17, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a residence on Chalmers Crescent in Elliot Lake in regards to a robbery occurrence. The complainant had reported that person entered their residence, threatened them with a long gun, stole money, and then departed. The person was described as male, 5’8″ to 6′ ...

On January 14, 2022, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a threats related occurrence in Elliot Lake. The complainants reported being threatened by a person on Mississauga Avenue at approximately 10:30 a.m. After further investigation, police learned the person was also on previous release conditions. Patrique GAREAU, 33 years-of-age, of Elliot Lake was arrested and charged with: ...

On January 12, 2022, at approximately 1:04 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats occurrence involving two youth in Wawa. As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old, from Wawa, was arrested and charged with the following: Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm, contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) of ...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released data that points to a continued disregard for the warnings associated with recurring causes and factors in snowmobile fatalities. Over the past 10 years, driving too fast for the conditions has been the leading cause of OPP-investigated snowmobile deaths. Alcohol/drugs were a factor in almost half of the fatalities. Forty per cent of ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind snowmobilers to ride safely for an enjoyable winter season. Snowmobiling is one of the joys of a Canadian winter. However, excessive noise may be problematic for some communities and private property landowners. The issue of snowmobile exhausts and the enforcement of modified exhausts has always been a hot topic in the ...

On January 14, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m. members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to mischief related occurrence at the hospital in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported an upset person proceeded to pull the fire alarm prior to departing the property on foot. Police located the person a short time later who was arrested, charged, and ...

On January 13, 2022, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Mississauga First Nation Police Service, the Algoma District Paramedic Services (ADPS) and Huron Shores Fire Department, responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 in the Municipality of Huron Shores (east of Thessalon).   Investigation determined a westbound ...

On January 11, 2022, at approximately 11:42 a.m. members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a mischief related occurrence at a residence on Axmith Avenue in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported observing damage to their pick-up truck parked in the driveway. When they viewed their residential video surveillance, they recognized the person who was deliberately scratching ...

Snowmobile Safety Week runs January 14-21, 2022. 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 or air pockets can create thin ice, even ...

Snowmobiling can be a lot of fun, but it can also lead to fatal incidents on trails and waterways. In 2021, one individual in North West Region lost their life on a motorized snow machine, and one life lost is too many. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind snowmobile operators that they need to be cautious on ...

On January 11, 2022, shortly after 1:45 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of an unknown intoxicated person trying to gain entry into the complainant’s residence on Labbe Avenue in the Town of Blind River.   Officers attended the area of Causley Street and Labbe Avenue where they located ...

Members from the Manitoulin Detachment Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under the direction of the OPP’s Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), have laid additional charges in connection with a sexual assault investigation that commenced on December 28, 2021. Michael LAPLANTE, 29-year-old resident of Lively has also been charged with: Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, contrary to section ...

An investigation by Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in the arrest of two individuals and numerous charges. The investigation was regarding the theft of a motor vehicle as well as an assault on a Manitouwadge victim. Arrested and charged was Matthew M. JOHNSTON age 33 of Marathon ON, JOHNSTON was charged with: Theft of a Motor Vehicle CC ...

On January 8, 2022, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the Town of Blind River.   Shortly after 11:45 p.m., police observed a vehicle pulling out of a local gas station parking lot onto Causley Street with its high beams activated. The officer pulled up alongside the vehicle in an ...

On January 6, 2022, at approximately 10:25 p.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a dispute at a commercial building on Newfoundland Walk in Elliot Lake. The complainant reported having a verbal argument with another worker. It then escalated, and the worker pushed the complainant to the ground. After investigation, Mark CARRIERE, 50 years-old, of ...