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East Algoma OPP – Traffic complaint leads to an impaired charge

On February 26, 2023, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members of the from the East Algoma detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a driver all over the road on Highway 17 within the community of Serpent River First Nation. A short time later police located the westbound car near Highway 17 and Highway 538 ...

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East Algoma OPP – Snowmobile driver wearing no helmet crashes

On February 18, 2023, shortly after 12:00 a.m., Mississauga First Nation Police Service with assistance from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motorized snow vehicle collision on Daryl Lake (north of Iron Bridge) within the Territory of Mississauga First Nation. The investigation determined, a snowmobile was travelling at a high rate of speed, lost control, made ...

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East Algoma OPP – Driver Impaired by Gasoline Fumes – Vehicle Seized

On February 18, 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Incident Management Enforcement unit was on patrol duties on Highway 17 in the Municipality of Huron Shores. Shortly after 10:00 a.m., police observed a westbound car travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 17 between Trunk Road and McPhee Road west of Town of Thessalon. The officer attempted a ...

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East Algoma OPP – Third Impaired Charge in 2023

On January 26, 2023, shortly after 6:00 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a possible impaired driver that drove their motor vehicle in a ditch on Highway 17 west of Cutler Avenue in the Town of Spanish. Police arrived on scene short time later and observed a silver mini van in ...

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East Algoma OPP – Two charged after Break in

On January 18, 2023, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people in relation to a break in at a residence on Mount Lake, north or Elliot Lake. On January 17, 2023, police received information from the complainant who reported a break-in to a house on Mount Lake and a Ski-doo floater coat was stolen. The break-in occurred during ...

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Robinson Huron Treaty Leadership, Ontario and Canada Government Representatives Begin Mediation Proceedings

The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) leadership and the governments of Canada and Ontario will begin mediated discussions today with the Honourable Murray Sinclair serving as the mediator. On Thursday, Justice Hennessy agreed to an adjournment which will delay Stage Three proceedings by two weeks to allow all parties to come together for settlement discussions.   Stage Three – ...

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East Algoma OPP – No Ice is “Safe Ice”

Snowmobile Safety Week runs January 14-22, 2023. The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobilers to ride safely for an enjoyable winter season. Snowmobiling is one of the joys of a Canadian winter. But, not taking the necessary precautions can quickly result in tragedy. No ice is “safe ice“. Underlying water currents or air pockets can create thin ice, even in ...

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Housing to be built to support Veterans and Indigenous Peoples

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, alongside Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament Sault Ste. Marie, Ross Romano, Member of Provincial Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, Mayor Matthew Shoemaker, Justin Marchand, Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services, and Helen Stewart, President, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 – ...

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East Algoma OPP – Snowmobile Stolen

On January 5, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members from the Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of a stolen snowmobile from NAPA Power Sports in the Town of Blind River. Investigation determined sometime between January 4th, 2023 and early morning hours of January 5th, 2023, the suspect(s) cut through a galvanized chain link ...

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SSM OPP – Busy Holiday

Since the December 22, 2022, the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 17 motor vehicle collisions on area roads where drivers were not driving according to the weather conditions. The OPP would like to remind motorists who must travel during poor weather, to please take time to spare and drive with care. Area tow companies, ...

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Marathon OPP – Arrest Made after individual fled

Dec 31, 2022 at 13:47 Members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have laid multiple Criminal Code (CC) charges after an individual fled from police.   On December 23, 2022, at approximately 1:08 a.m., members of the Superior East OPP Detachment attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and continued westbound ...

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East Algoma OPP Assist with Apartment Fire

Dec 30, 2022 at 11:47 On December 30, 2022, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an apartment fire on Washington Crescent in Elliot Lake. The Elliot Lake Fire Department (ELFD) was already on scene who located a someone inside. They were transported to hospital by Algoma Paramedic Services but the ...

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Marathon OPP – Traffic Stop results in Impaired Charges

Members of the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment conducted a routine traffic stop which has to one individual being arrested and charged for impaired operation. On December 18, 2022, at approximately 2:15 a.m., members of the Marathon OPP Detachment initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle after observing the vehicle to be driving erratically and travelling at a ...

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Manitouwadge OPP – Traffic Stop results in Impaired Charges

Members of the Manitouwadge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) checkpoint which has led to one individual being arrested and charged for impaired operation. On December 14, 2022, at approximately 7:53 p.m., members of the Manitouwadge OPP Detachment initiated a R.I.D.E checkpoint at the intersection of Redwing and Ohsweken Road in the ...

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East Algoma OPP – Drug Warrant leads to Drug Charges

On December 14, 2022, shortly after 7:30 p.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along with members from the East Algoma Crime Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Highway 17 in the Town of Spanish. Police searched a vehicle and ...

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