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On Monday July 21, 2025, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol duties on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 1:45 p.m., police observed an eastbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed as it entered a construction zone at the intersection of Causley Street and Huron Street. A ...

On July 19, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call pertaining to a vehicle stuck in the median and a loan male driver in an intoxicated state.  Police attended, arrested the driver and the grey car was towed and impounded. Tyler MOISES, 31-years-old, from Echo Bay was charged with: Operation while impaired by ...

On July 19, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a black Jeep all over the road travelling eastbound on Highway 17. A short time later, another call reported the black Jeep had crashed into the ditch. Police attended and subsequently arrested the driver. It was also learned the black Jeep ...

On July 18, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complainant about an older man who was intoxicated and making inappropriate comments to the lifeguards. When police arrived on scene, the man was located and arrested. Donald (Don) DAVIDSON, 76-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with: Operation while impaired by alcohol Operation while ...

On July 17, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person during a traffic stop on Mississauga Avenue. At approximately 2:25 a.m. police stopped the black car and recognized one of the passengers as being wanted. He was subsequently arrested and charged. Thomas RENNER, 34-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with: Failure to comply with Release Order – ...

On July 16, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the OPP received numerous complaints pertaining to a black sports car and a white sports car racing and driving dangerously. Both cars were stopped a short time later on Highway 17, Plumber Additional Township, and both drivers were charged accordingly. Javed MUHAMMAD, 19-years-old, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, was charged with – Careless Driving. ...

On July 14, 2025, at approximately 3:29 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were notified of a single vehicle collision on Highway 563 in Batchawana Bay. Witnesses reported observing a motorcycle lose control, collide with a ditch and the driver fleeing the scene. Further investigation revealed the identity of the motorcycle driver. On July 15, 2025, ...

On July 14, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft call at a business on Highway 17. Police are investigating a theft of explosives from Ontario Trap Rock Limited, located at 9630 Highway 17, in Bruce Mines. There is currently no immediate risk to public safety. The OPP is looking for any information relating to ...

It is with great sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of our beloved Aireal Starr, who left this world to meet her Creator and be reunited with her grandparents and father on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 32. Aireal passed away peacefully at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, surrounded by the love and presence ...

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, officers conducted a traffic stop on a tractor trailer hauling a livestock trailer that was travelling southeast on Highway 17. During the stop, officers observed the driver and passenger attempting to switch seats. As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old from Southgate Township, was charged with the following offences: Fail to surrender completed daily ...

Jul 4, 2025 at 08:00 The RotaryFest Take Your Pick Draw is back with luxury prize packages and six-figure cash prize. Tickets are available online (https://rotaryfest.com/take-your-pick-draw/) and are available for purchase at most local gas stations and lottery outlets. One grand prize winner will be drawn on Saturday, July 19th. This year’s prize options are a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ZR2; ...

On June 25, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers were on general patrol, Highway 17 Blind River, when they received stolen vehicle notification from the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR). This alert was in relation to an east bound grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).   A short time later, a strategic stop involving multiple police vehicles was safely and effectively ...

Jun 26, 2025 at 07:58 Have you noticed a tall, dense grass growing along the highways and shorelines in Ontario? What you may be seeing is invasive Phragmites – and once you see it, you can’t unsee it. The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is raising awareness about this invasive plant through a new billboard campaign, and community members can ...

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 11:15 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrol duties on Highway 17 when they observed an eastbound blue car travelling at an excessively high rate of speed near Braniff Road. The vehicle attempted to evade police on Highway 17 and was eventually located on ...

On Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a red pickup truck that had gone into a ditch along Highway 17 near Handy Spot Road in the village of Spragge. The driver was observed walking away from the vehicle, displaying obvious ...