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SSM OPP – Driver charged with Impaired after being warned not to drive

Despite a police warning, a driver chose to get behind the wheel after consuming alcoholic beverages. On August 4, 2025, at approximately 2:40 a.m., an officer with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police was conducting general patrol on Highway 17 near Belleau Lake Road. An individual who appeared highly intoxicated approached the police cruiser and requested the officer leave ...

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SSM OPP – Three Drivers charged with Impaired

The Sault Ste. Marie detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three drivers with a total of seven impaired-related offences in July. All incidents occurred north of the city, in the afternoon or early evening hours. On July 11, 2025, at approximately 6:03 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie OPP officers were notified of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway ...

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East Algoma OPP – CMV Driver charged with multiple charges after caught speeding

The OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E) Team on patrol in Blind River over the Civic Day Long Weekend. On Monday, August 4, 2025, the OPP’s T.I.M.E. Team was conducting traffic enforcement in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the OPP T.I.M.E. team observed an eastbound commercial motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of ...

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SSM OPP – Driver arrested in Stolen Vehicle driving Impaired

An individual is facing numerous criminal charges after a single motor vehicle collision north of the city. On July 17, 2025, at approximately 3:37 a.m., the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a stolen vehicle occurrence at the Searchmont Community Centre and Fire Hall. While en route to the call, officers were notified that Searchmont Community Volunteer ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver charged after single vehicle collision

Impaired driving charges laid following single motor vehicle collision in the Town of Iron Bridge. On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the south side ditch of Chiblow Lake Road. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported ...

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SSM OPP – Investigaion continues into Goulais River fatal collision

The Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing their investigation into a fatal collision that occurred in Goulais River. On July 20, 2025, at approximately 4:14 p.m., the Sault Ste. Marie OPP responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 17, near Old Highway 17 Road. One of the vehicle drivers, a 72-year-old from Sault ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver arrested for driving Impaired

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays 32nd impaired charge in 2025. On Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the East Algoma OPP responded to a traffic complaint at Spine Beach, where an individual was reportedly consuming alcohol while sitting in a parked vehicle. Officers attended the scene shortly after and located ...

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Hornepayne Announces Restructuring for Enhanced Service Delivery

In a move to better meet Council’s priorities, while delivering efficient services to the residents of Hornepayne, the Corporation of the Township of Hornepayne is undergoing strategic restructuring of its organization. This initiative reflects our commitment to modernizing and streamlining our operations to better serve our community. In the initial phase, the structure of the administrative and finance functions will ...

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Nipigon OPP – Driver arrested for Impaired after driving aggressively

An officer on patrol arrested a driver for impaired operation after witnessing a vehicle driving aggressively. On July 28, 2025, at approximately 10:30 pm, an officer with the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was patrolling Highway 11&17, near the Town of Nipigon. The officer witnessed a vehicle leaving a local establishment spinning tires and accelerating heavily. A ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver arrested for being intoxicated in Public

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) receive a complaint of a shirtless person outside a residence on Diefenbaker Court in the City of Elliot Lake. On July 25, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police attended Diefenbaker Court and arrested an individual for being intoxicated in a public place and while searching the individual officers located nine ...

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East Algoma OPP – Person arrested for Impaired after crashing into median

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 ...

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East Algoma OPP – Impaired Charges Laid after Collision

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 ...

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East Algoma OPP – Person Charged after disturbance at Beach

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 ...

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