Policing

Winter is upon us and with that, comes the snowmobiling season. The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to provide some safety reminders to members of the public seeking to enjoy this snowmobiling season. For young people who have obtained a motorized snow vehicle operator’s licence (MSVOL), please be mindful of the following; Those under 12 ...

On Friday December 7, 2018 at approximately 5:00 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Hornepayne) Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Fourth Avenue in Hornepayne, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, Johnathan WON (23) of Hornepayne, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following; Driving while Disqualified – court order, contrary to section 259(4) ...

On Monday December 10, 2018, at approximately 5:00 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Detachment responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 approximately 15km south of White River, Ontario. After leaving the roadway and entering the ditch, the motor vehicle caught fire and was fully consumed. Both occupants were able to escape from the ...

On Saturday, December 8, 2018, at approximately 5:07 p.m., members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a report of a motorized snow vehicle (MSV) collision, in the Town of Marathon. An MSV traveling on a private road with two young males The MSV lost control and struck a pole ejecting the two passengers. When OPP arrived ...

On November 29, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle and performed a traffic stop on Algoma Avenue in Wawa, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, the driver was issued a seven-day roadside driver’s licence suspension. This incident is a good ...

On Friday November 23, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a traffic complaint regarding possible impaired driver. The driver was reported to be operating a snowmobile erratically within the town of Wawa. Officers located the snowmobile and driver at a local residence. As a result of this investigation, Colton VALLIERE (25) of Wawa, ...

On November 22, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (White River) Detachment, with the assistance of the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), intercepted a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) related to a drug offences investigation. Police searched the vehicle and located quantities of suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, hash oil and unmarked cigarettes. As a result of the investigation, three ...

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking help in identifying the individual(s) resposible for shooting and abandoning four cow moose and one bull moose in an area north to northwest of White River. Between September 7th and November 1st of this year (2018), MNRF Conservation Officers became aware of the following: 1 – bull moose found off Road ...

The Superior East Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds vehicle owners to lock their unattended vehicles at all times, even in your own driveways. It only takes a few seconds for a theft to occur. The “would-be” thieves are looking for easy items to steal such as: loose change, purses, wallets and electronic devices. Police recommend some of these crime ...

The Superior East Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in Operation Impact, an annual national road safety campaign, over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Officers responded to 71 calls for service and issued the following provincial offence notices (PON’s) over the 4 day period:  38 speeding 1 moving violation During Operation Impact, the OPP collaborates with police services across Canada ...

  On Sunday, September 30, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Wawa) Detachment responded to a local Wawa address regarding a report of a motor vehicle collision.  At the scene, the investigation revealed that the male driver had consumed alcoholic beverages.   As a result of the investigation, Brett Marshall WILSON (22 years) of Wawa, Ontario, was ...

On Friday August 31, 2018, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East (Chapleau) Detachment responded to a local Chapleau address regarding a report of a family dispute. At the scene preliminary investigation revealed that a male had been assaulted by a female. As a result of the investigation, A 28 years old Coldwater, Ontario, female was arrested and ...

Ontario’s Government for the People is taking steps to ensure Ontario’s roads are safe for everyone. Starting September 1, there will be tougher penalties for careless driving and endangering pedestrians. Drivers convicted of careless driving causing bodily harm or death will face: Fines from $2,000 to $50,000 Six demerit points A driver’s licence suspension of up to five years Up ...

The Superior East Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind motorists that school buses will soon be back on our roads. Motorists should also be aware of the expected increase of pedestrians, and cyclists and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destination. In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, motorists encountering a stopped school ...

The Superior East Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be out in full force during the Labour Day long weekend to prevent unnecessary deaths and injuries by encouraging all motorists to drive responsibly. While police are committed to raising awareness about the dangers of driving while distracted, they are also enforcing the legislation that carries tough penalties that ...