Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to several recent incidents involving counterfeit money being circulated in Nipigon. Retailers and members of the public accepting cash as payment are cautioned to ensure the currency they are accepting is not counterfeit. The following indicators have been observed on the counterfeit money that has been circulated ...
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SSM OPP – Batchawana Bay Dog Owner Charged
One person has been charged after their dogs injured a neighbour’s dog. On January 24, 2025, at approximately 10:38 a.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police responded to an animal bite complaint on Corbeil Point Road in Batchawana Bay. Investigation determined the dog owner allowed their dogs to leave their property and enter a nearby property, where they attacked ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Arrest made after Knife Call
Jan 28, 2025 at 14:19 On January 27, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a knife call in Blind River. At approximately 8:15 p.m. the complainant notified police regarding a youth pulling a knife on another youth at an outside hockey rink on Indiana Avenue. Police later spoke to all involved and arrested one ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Investigation continues into sudden death, charges laid UPDATED
Jan 28, 2025 at 14:17 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person in relation to death investigation in Jocelyn Township. On January 6, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the East Algoma OPP responded to a report of a deceased person that was located in the vicinity of P Line Road, in Jocelyn Township. The East Algoma ...
Read More »Marathon OPP – Parking Lot Donuts lead to Stunt Charges
Jan 27, 2025 at 14:22 On the 24th of January 2025, shortly after 12:00 p.m., officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle doing donuts in a parking lot in the area of Jackson Crescent. Through the investigation, a 20-year-old male of Marathon, Ontario has been charged under the Highway ...
Read More »Sault Ste. Marie OPP – Individual charged after disturbance
Jan 27, 2025 at 11:20 One individual is facing criminal charges after a domestic dispute north of the city. On January 18, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Highway 17 in Goulais River. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old person from Goulais River ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Individual charged with Mischief
On January 22, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a mischief at an apartment on Axmith Avenue in Elliot Lake. On January 3, 2025, police were called to the apartment regarding a broken window at one of the apartment units. The complainant had video footage of the male responsible. Terence ELLIOTT, 35-years-old ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver Charged after numerous traffic Complaints
On January 20, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the OPP were notified of the burgundy car with a black roof now travelling northbound on Highway 108 at a high rate of speed, passing unsafely, and driving erratically. Police intercepted the car and conducted a traffic stop near Mountain Road in Elliot Lake. While speaking to the driver, police also detected a ...
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Read More »A Good Idea is a Good Idea – No Matter Where it Comes From
You know, being a politician is kind of a funny thing. I am proud to say that I work hard to get out and meet people where they live and work year-round. As a result, I am often readily recognized. I’ve noticed that many people feel comfortable striking up an immediate conversation with me on the spot. Often, people are ...
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Read More »Marathon OPP – Investigation continues in stolen MSV
The Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the public’s assistance in an ongoing investigation of a stolen motorized snow vehicle (MSV). On January 10, 2025, just before 12:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from the White Lake area. Police were advised that a motorized snow vehicle had been stolen, and another ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Seeking video/dash camera footage
The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking video/dash camera footage that may be helpful to the investigation of a suspicious death. On January 6, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the East Algoma OPP responded to a report of a deceased person located in the vicinity of P Line Road, in Jocelyn Township. The East Algoma ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – Driver arrested after trying to run over dog
On January 3, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual attempting to run over a dog with a vehicle on Oakridge Road in the community of Thessalon First Nation. The driver fled the scene before officers arrived. On January 8, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., ...
Read More »East Algoma OPP – First Impaired Driving Charges Laid in New Year
On January 1, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen vehicle that had been taken from a parking lot on West Street in the Town of Blind River sometime after 4:00 p.m. the previous day. The investigation revealed two roommates had taken the car keys from ...
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