Jul 16, 2026 at 16:45 July 16, 3:25 p.m. EDT: The following highways are still fully closed in both directions, with the exception of some local traffic evacuating the area: Highway 599 – between Highway 516 and Mishkeegogamang First Nation Highway 527 – at Gull Bay First Nation The OPP is also advising drivers in the area to exercise caution, ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers to slow down, have some patience, respect the workers, and pay extra attention in construction zones. It’s that time of year, road construction and maintenance is in full swing. In these areas, the roadway is not only shared with other motorists, but construction workers and equipment as well. Speed limits are ...

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with emergency medical services responded to a report of a fatal motorcycle collision on Highway 11-17 near Highway 527. A stretch of Highway 11-17 between Highway 527 and MacGregor Road was closed for several hours as officers and ...

UPDATE (5:30 p.m.): The shelter-in-place in M’Chigeeng First Nation near the area of Mnaawnkwad Drive and Riverside Drive has been lifted. There is no risk to public safety and members of the public may resume their regular activities. The investigation remains ongoing. The OPP along with UCCM Anishnaabe Police are thanking the public for their cooperation and understanding. MISE À ...

Two Greater Toronto Area (GTA) residents are facing charges following the seizure of more than 1.5 kg of illicit drugs in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay. In June 2026, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), including members from the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS), ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest and charge a person after a threats complaint. On July 4, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m. the complainant reported that a known person was at their front door with a knife attempting to gain entry. When the person could not get in, they departed on foot, and the incident was captured on the ...

Police arrest person after receiving a call regarding a man with a knife on Taylor Boulevard.  On July 2, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called in relation to an older intoxicated male who had just threatened another male with a knife after a verbal argument. The older male departed the area on foot ...

On July 1, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person at Spruce Beach. At approximately 10:20 p.m., police were called to the beach in relation to a male setting off fireworks close to people who were there to watch the Canada Day fireworks over the water. Police located the person on foot in the parking lot ...

A man who died in a collision 38 years ago has now been identified, bringing long‑awaited answers to his family. On Friday, March 11, 1988, members of the Middlesex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a missing person. Bradley VERBEEK, 19 years old, was last seen on Exeter Road in the City of London ...

A person was arrested after a Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Pearson Drive. On June 27, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a small black car and spoke to the driver. A strong odour of alcoholic beverage emanated from his breath and signs of intoxication were observed. A fail registered on an ...

A driver was arrested and charged after vehicle stop on Highway 17 near the Highway 108 junction. On June 25, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint regarding a westbound small blue car all over the road, crossing the center line and nearly colliding with oncoming vehicles. Police located and stopped the ...

A driver is facing stunt driving charges after being stopped for travelling more than double the posted speed limit on Highway 17. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at approximately 11:25 a.m., a member of the Superior East Wawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle travelling at 185 kilometres per hour in a ...

On June 24, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people after a traffic stop on Highway 17 between Maple Ridge Road and Brownlee Road. Police stopped the black pickup truck after receiving an alert from the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and learned the occupants were wanted in relation to previous criminal ...

A driver is facing stunt driving charges after being stopped for travelling more than double the posted speed limit on Highway 17. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at approximately 11:25 a.m., a member of the Superior East Wawa detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle travelling at 185 kilometres per hour in ...

Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a dispute in Rocky Bay First Nation which lead to the arrest of one individual for impaired operation. On June 24, 2026, just before 5:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment responded to a report of individuals fighting in a residence, they were believed to ...