On August 3, 2024, shortly after 12:00 a.m., the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties when officers observed a westbound car travelling at a high rate of speed on Trunk Road in the City of Sault Ste Marie. A traffic stop was initiated and while the officer was speaking to the driver, ...
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East Algoma OPP – Wellness Check results in Drug Charges
On August 1, 2024, shortly after 2:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a missing person that had left their residence in Elliot Lake the day prior. Family requested police to conduct a wellness check on the individual. On August 1, 2024, shortly after 9:30 p.m., police located the ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Arrest made in Batchewana First Nation Stabbing Incident
One person is in hospital and two youths have been charged following a stabbing incident in Batchewana First Nation. On July 30, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Batchewana First Nation Police Service and the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a person with stab wounds in a parking lot on ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Investigation continues into Cat shooting death
Cat dies after being shot with low calibre firearm. On July 27, 2024, shortly after 12:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an animal complaint where a cat was shot on River Road in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined on July 26, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the owner let the ...
Read More »SSM OPP – Charges Laid after tenant threatens another with baseball bat
On July 29, 2024, shortly after 8:30 p.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat’s complaint on Robertson Road in the Town of Goulais River. Investigation determined there have been ongoing issues with a certain tenant and the complainant who both reside at the same apartment building on Robertson Road. ...
Read More »OPP – Move over for Emergency Vehicles
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists that being a safe, attentive driver means keeping an eye out for emergency vehicles and tow trucks on the roadside, slowing down and moving over a lane when it is safe to do so. Not only is it the law, but it’s the only way to ensure police and other emergency workers ...
Read More »Thunder Bay OPP – Investigation continues into theft of goods from transport
The Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for public assistance regarding a theft of goods from a transport truck trailer. On July 20th, 2024, the Thunder Bay OPP initiated an investigation into a report of a transport truck trailer that had been broken into while parked at the Flying J Truck Stop located at 3200, ...
Read More »Boaters Rescued from Simpson Island, Lake Superior
Three boaters, who were stranded on Lake Superior after coming aground due to thick fog and high winds, are thankful to be back home uninjured. On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at approximately 10:01 a.m., members of the Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments, were dispatched to a marine call for service off the coast of Rossport. Police received ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Elliot Lake Driver charged after dispute
On July 23, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to the residence regarding a family dispute. The complainant reported being threatened by a family member. That member then smashed into the complainant’s vehicle when departing in a green pickup truck. Police stopped the pickup truck a short time after on Hirshhorn Avenue. The driver ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Boat Collision
On July 21, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Algoma Paramedic services responded to a collision involving two boats on the Mississagi River near a boat launch south of Mississaugi Crescent and Glen Street in the Town of Iron Bridge. Investigation determined four youths had launched their boat ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Anishnaabe Grandmothers Water Walkers
The Anishnaabe Grandmothers Water Walkers will be walking eastbound along Highway 17 and southbound on Highway 6 towards Manitoulin Island. The East Algoma OPP want to inform the public that the group of Anishnaabe Grandmothers Water Walkers will be walking the circumference of Lake Huron, beginning July 21, 2024, from St. Joseph Island, and ending the Ontario section, in Sarnia, ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Have you seen Darren? UPDATED
OPP have reported that Darren has been located in good health. The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), is currently investigating a missing 29-year-old. On July 17, 2023, shortly after 11:00 a.m., East Algoma OPP responded to a missing person complaint. Darren SIMPSON, 29 years-of-age from Wikwemikong First Nation left the Camilus Centre at 9 Oakland Boulevard in ...
Read More »Schreiber OPP – Investigation continues into Motorcycle & Moose collision – UPDATED
Jul 16, 2024 at 07:23 The motorcycle driver was a 74 yr old male from Kaministiquia ON. Jul 15, 2024 at 18:41 Members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a collision involving a motorcycle and a moose. On July 12, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Schreiber OPP Detachment, along with ...
Read More »Manitouwadge OPP – Responding to numerous Traffic Complaints regarding Off-Road Vehicle Usage in Township
The Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuously patrolling roadways and trails in the area, resulting in several charges and the recovery of two stolen all-terrain vehicles. As summer is underway, members with the Manitouwadge OPP Detachment have been busy responding to numerous traffic complaints relating to off-road vehicle usage in the Township of Manitouwadge. As a ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Two arrested after fleeing from police
On July 11, 2024, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties in the City of Elliot Lake. Shortly before 2:00 a.m., police observed an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with no lights lit travelling on Pearson Drive. The driver who is known to police fled the area. Approximately 30 minutes later OPP conducted a traffic ...
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