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Multiple traffic complaints from concerned road users helped police locate a driver believed to be impaired by drugs. On November 13, 2024, at approximately 5:17 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began receiving multiple traffic complaints of a vehicle that was driving in a dangerous manner on Highway 17 east of Sault Ste. Marie. Witnesses ...

Three individuals are facing criminal charges following a traffic stop in the city’s west end. On November 12, 2024, at approximately 12:20 a.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol on Third Line West, when they observed a motor vehicle pulling out of a property that was under construction. Officers further observed the vehicle ...

A neighbour dispute escalated to criminal charges for one individual after police were called to a residence in Goulais River. On November 8, 2024, at approximately 11:17 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police responded to a weapons occurrence on Robertson Lake Road. The complainant reported that their neighbour had threatened to shoot their dogs, then had ...

A traffic stop on Highway 17 north of the city has resulted in impaired driving charges for one individual. On November 7, 2024, at approximately 6:32 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol, when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 17 near Sixth Line. A traffic stop ...

On October 15, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced a sexual assault investigation that occurred between September 2023 and October 15, 2024. The assaults were reported to have occurred at a school in Blind River. As a result of the investigation, Donald TRUDEAU, 72 years age from Blind River, has been charged with: Sexual Interference – two ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development and Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, joined regional First Nations Chiefs to mark the completion of critical highway infrastructure improvements in the Greenstone area in Northern Ontario. These highway upgrades at the gateway to the Ring of Fire region will improve connections to the provincial ...

Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Doug Ford et Greg Rickford, ministre du Développement du Nord et ministre des Affaires autochtones et de la Réconciliation économique avec les Premières Nations, se sont joints aux chefs des Premières Nations de la région pour souligner l’achèvement de la modernisation des infrastructures essentielles apportées aux autoroutes dans la région de Greenstone dans le Nord de ...

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to ensure drivers stay safe during the upcoming snowy season while traveling on the roads. A key part of road safety is making sure your vehicle has proper road surface traction in the winter. All-season tires don’t work the same on snow, ice or cold pavement. The stopping distance of a car ...

One person was arrested and charged after police responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the ditch. On October 30, 2024, at approximately 2:39 a.m., the Superior East Chapleau detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 129, Reaney Township, south of Hwy 667. OPP arrived a short time later and ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark Remembrance Day: “On this day of remembrance, I ask everyone in Ontario to join me in paying tribute to the Canadian heroes whose bravery and sacrifice are the foundation of our country’s freedom. During our shared moment of silence, let us honour the brave women and men who serve and ...

Nov 11, 2024 at 08:00 The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one more youth in relation to the break-in and mischief at the Centennial Arena. On September 27, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m. police were called to the Centennial Arena on Spruce Avenue when contractors noticed extensive damage inside. A group of youths caused over $50,000 in ...

Three individuals are facing drug trafficking charges after a search warrant was executed at a residence in the Town of Marathon. On November 7, 2024, members from the Marathon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Marathon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and the OPP Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at an address on Howe Street in the Town of Marathon. ...

On November 7, 2024, the complainant reported a neighbour from Mississauga Avenue following them in their vehicle, giving them the middle finger, then dangerously passing on the roadway in front of Elliot Lake Secondary School. The neighbour continued to harass the complainant by following them to a grocery store parking lot where he verbally berated them. Police later attended the ...

On November 7, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m. police were called to a residence on Axmith Avenue regarding an arson. The complainant reported that a known family member had poured gasoline on the house and threatened to burn it down. When police arrived, the person had fled on foot to a residence on Baily Lane. The person was subsequently arrested ...

A tenant at the home was victim to theft of cash from their room approximately three weeks prior. On November 2, the tenant left their room for breakfast, but this time activated a camera. A retirement home employee was caught entering the tenant’s room unauthorized and going through drawers and a wallet.  The tenant reported the matter to the retirement home administrative ...