Author Archives: OPP

SSM OPP – Arrests made after Weapons Call

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged two individuals with weapons related offences.   On January 4, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to weapons call that occurred on January 1, 2024 at property on Highway 17B in the Town of Echo Bay. On January ...

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OPP – 1,472 impaired driving charges laid during Holiday Season

With the provincial Festive RIDE campaign now concluded, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid 1,472 impaired driving charges against drivers who chose to ring in the new year facing the loss of their driver’s licence, other penalties and a criminal record. During the 47-day campaign, the OPP stopped 42,464 drivers during 11,421 RIDE initiatives, where officers made full use of ...

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Thunder Bay OPP & Shabaqua Investigate Serious Collision

On January 6th, 2024, around 12:30 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay and Shabaqua Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments along with Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a serious collision involving a passenger motor vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) along Highway 102 near Intola Road and Townline Road, within the Township of Kaministiquia. ...

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East Algoma OPP – Forcible Confinement Charges Laid

On January 5, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an unwanted person complaint at an apartment complex on Hudson Street in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined the unwanted individual wasn’t a tenant at the apartment complex and wouldn’t leave the complainant’s apartment. The elderly wheelchair ...

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SE OPP Chapleau – Multiple Criminal Charges Laid after Domestic Dispute

A Chapleau resident is facing multiple criminal charges as a result of a domestic dispute. On December 23, 2023, shortly after 5:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Martel Road in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old person from Chapleau was arrested and charged with ...

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Sault College President David Orazietti Honoured to Receive 2023 Medal of Merit

Sault College is proud to congratulate and celebrate its President, David Orazietti, on being awarded the prestigious 2023 Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit. This honour recognizes David’s achievements, contributions, and impactful leadership throughout his more than two decades of dedicated service within our community and the public sector. “I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive the 2023 Sault ...

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SSM OPP – Investigation continues into drowning on Trout Lake

On January 2, 2023, shortly after 12:15 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Aweres Fire Station, Goulais Fire and Rescue, and Sault Ste Marie Paramedic Services responded to a person who was ice skating and went through the ice on Trout Lake in front of a residence on Point Road in Aweres ...

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East Algoma OPP – Ice Safety

Members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to ensure, that the public practices proper ice safety. Local lakes and rivers in the area may have a thin layer of ice, but with the milder weather it may still not be safe to venture onto. Residents must take caution regarding thin ice conditions on area ...

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Thunder Bay OPP – Investigation continues into fatal collision

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 31, 2023, just before 11:00 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment along with emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision involving two passenger vehicles on Highway 527. As a result, one individual has been pronounced deceased at ...

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Nipigon OPP – Investigation continues into fatal collision

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 30, 2023, just after 2:30 pm, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with emergency medical services (EMS) and Hurkett Volunteer Fire Protection responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger motor vehicle on Highway 11/17 south ...

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OPP continue to investigate Fatal Collision

The Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 28, 2023, just before 5:00 p.m., members of the OPP along with emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger motor vehicle on Highway 11 south of Beardmore. As a result ...

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OPP – Individual Believed to be Responsible for November 1 bomb threats Arrested in Morocco – UPDATED

Dec 27, 2023 at 20:07 An individual arrested in Morocco by Belgian police has been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in connection with a series of bomb threats that occurred in Ontario. On November 1, 2023, multiple schools and other public facilities received threatening messages, indicating that bombs had been placed at their locations. The threats also included ...

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Thunder Bay OPP – Investigation continues into fatal MVC

The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On December 17, 2023, at approximately 12:45 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment, along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Fire, responded to a serious three-vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and two passenger motor vehicles on Highway 11/17 near ...

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Thunder Bay/Nipigon OPP – Investigation continues into fatal MVC

On December 15, 2023, at 5:41 p.m., members of the Thunder Bay and Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments, Shuniah Volunteer Fire Department, and Superior North Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11-17 in the area of Superior Shores Road involving a tractor-trailer unit and a passenger vehicle. Highway 11-17 was closed ...

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SSM OPP – Charges Laid in Goulais River Assault

On December 14, 2023, shortly after 10:45 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to assault that had taken place at a residence on Groth Road in Town of Goulais River. Investigation determined five (5) individuals attended the residence looking for a person that wasn’t at this home. Two of the individuals took ...

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