On December 12, 2023, shortly after 9:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle in a ditch near Eastman Road and Highway 17 in the Town of Blind River. Police arrived a short time later and observed an SUV on the north side of the highway with severe front-end damage ...

A two-vehicle collision closes Highway 144 for several hours.   On December 10, 2023, shortly before 1:00 p.m., members of the South Porcupine Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 144, Jack Township, north of Gogama.   One person was transported to a local hospital by ambulance with serious injuries.   The investigation is ...

East Algoma OPP conducted a traffic stop and the driver was issued a 3-day diver’s license suspension.   On December 7, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 108 near Milliken Mine Road in Elliot Lake. The driver had been consuming alcohol and police issued the breath demand for ...

As a result of public complaints and tips, officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the town of Nipigon. As a result of this investigation, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Cass POTAN, 35 years old, of Nipigon, Ontario. On December 10, 2023, the accused was arrested ...

Members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the death of an infant. On December 9, 2023, shortly after 10:45 a.m., police attended local hospital in Elliot Lake where the Algoma Paramedic Services had transported an infant with no vital signs.  As a result, a postmortem examination will be taking place in Toronto. The ...

On December 10, 2023, shortly after 2:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to an unresponsive person call at a residence on Eli Street in the community of Mississauga First Nation. A 49-year-old person from Whitby was found to be deceased at that location prior to emergency services ...

On December 4, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 at Birchland Camp Road in the township of Huron Shores. Investigation revealed that a tractor trailer and horse and buggy were both travelling eastbound when the tractor trailer struck the buggy. The 29-year-old buggy operator sustained extensive ...

Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual for impaired operation. On December 1, 2023, just before 9:00 a.m., members of the Nipigon OPP Detachment responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the area of Highway 11-17 near Lofty Davies Road. Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the ...

Officers from the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into drug trafficking in the town of Nipigon. As a result of this investigation, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Daniel BORG, 47 years old, of Nipigon, Ontario. On 29 November 2023 the accused was arrested and held for a bail hearing, he has ...

Criminal charges have been laid on a White River resident following a domestic dispute. On November 26, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on Winnipeg Street in White River. As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old person from White River was ...

Criminal charges have been laid following a domestic dispute in Chapleau. On November 22, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance on Martin Road in Chapleau. Investigation revealed an individual violated their release conditions by communicating with someone while on conditions not to. As a ...

Members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three individuals following a break and enter and the theft of multiple firearms. On November 18, 2023, members of the Marathon OPP Detachment received a report of a break and enter that occurred at a local residence in the Town of Marathon between November 16, ...

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people in relation to an assist call to check on the well-being of children at a residence in Blind River.   On November 10, 2023, shortly after 2:00 p.m., police assisted another government agency with a wellness check. While at the residence, police observed an unsecure rifle leaning against ...

The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received an alert from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) about a new fraud targeting its members. RHTLF reports that beneficiaries have been receiving letters with Government of Canada, Province of Ontario, and RHTLF logos. The letters are requesting personal and banking information to confirm the individual’s eligibility for ...

On November 25, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed an arrest warrant at a Centre Street apartment in Blind River. Another person was arrested in relation to a robbery at a gas station convenience store on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake. Gavin BELSITO-NOLAN, 31-years-old from Blind River was charged with: Robbery with weapon Disguise with intent The accused ...