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DRIVER CHARGED AFTER PARKING ON SIDEWALK

East Algoma 7/21/2026 10:25am

A person is facing impaired driving charges after police observed a suspicious vehicle parked on a sidewalk. On July 19, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Riverside Drive in the Town of Thessalon. At approximately 12:50 am, officers observed a white pickup truck parked partially on the sidewalk and partially on the roadway. While speaki...

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DRIVER CHARGED AFTER PICKUP TRUCK ROLLOVER

East Algoma 7/20/2026 4:05pm

One person transported to hospital with serious injuries. On July 19, 2026, at approximately 8:10 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Algoma Paramedic Services, Township of Jocelyn Fire Department and St Joseph Township Fire and Rescue responded to a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 548 between A Line Road and Hilton Road. Upon arrival, emergency cre...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol
DRIVER CHARGED AFTER PARKING ON SIDEWALK

East Algoma 7/20/2026 4:05pm

A person is facing impaired driving charges after police observed a suspicious vehicle parked on a sidewalk. On July 19, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Riverside Drive in the Town of Thessalon. At approximately 12:50 am, officers observed a white pickup truck parked partially on the sidewalk and partially on the roadway. While speaki...

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DRIVER CHARGED AFTER CRASHING CAR

East Algoma 7/17/2026 3:20pm

A person was arrested after police responded to a car crash on Milliken Mine and Lookout Tower Road. On July 16, 2026, at approximately 11:40 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dark brown Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that was crashed in the ditch off Lookout Tower Road. Once on scene, police observed the vehicle in the ditch, partially wrapped...

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WANTED PERSON ARRESTED

East Algoma 7/16/2026 11:45am

On July 15, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a wanted person in Elliot Lake. At approximately 11:15 pm police received a disturbance call on Chalmers Crescent. It was later learned that one of the people involved was wanted from Kirkland Lake for failing to attend court to answer to prior charges. Alex BLACK, 20-years-old, of Elliot Lake, w...

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PERSON ARRESTED AFTER BREACHING RELEASE CONDITIONS

East Algoma 7/16/2026 10:50am

On July 15, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after breaching release conditions. On June 27, 2026, OPP in the Mattawa area received numerous traffic complaints related to a small silver Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) operating at high speeds, all over the road, and passing unsafely. The vehicle was later located and a spike belt had to be u...

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OPP URGE DRIVERS TO SLOW DOWN & BE PATIENT IN CONSTRUCTION ZONES

East Algoma 7/14/2026 3:15pm

It's that time of year, road construction and maintenance is in full swing. In these areas, the roadway is not only shared with other motorists, but construction workers and equipment as well. Speed limits are reduced for good reason. Lower speeds signs are posted in construction zones to increase worker safety and to reflect increased road hazards such as construction vehicles, uneven or gravel...
THREATS CHARGE IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 7/6/2026 10:30am

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest and charge a person after a threats complaint. On July 4, 2026, at approximately 5:00 am the complainant reported that a known person was at their front door with a knife attempting to gain entry. When the person could not get in, they departed on foot, and the incident was captured on the complainant's front door camera....

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IMPAIRED CHARGE AT RIDE CHECK

East Algoma 6/29/2026 10:50am

A person was arrested after a Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Pearson Drive. On June 27, 2026, at approximately 12:30 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a small black car and spoke to the driver. A strong odour of alcoholic beverage emanated from his breath and signs of intoxication were observed. A fail registered on an Approve...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol
OPP ARREST DRIVER ON HWY 17 FOR IMPAIRED BY DRUG

East Algoma 6/26/2026 10:10am

A driver was arrested and charged after vehicle stop on Highway 17 near the Highway 108 junction. On June 25, 2026, at approximately 10:30 am, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint regarding a westbound small blue car all over the road, crossing the center line and nearly colliding with oncoming vehicles. Police located and stoppe...

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs
OCCUPANTS ARRESTED AFTER VEHICLE STOP ON HWY 17

East Algoma 6/25/2026 10:30am

On June 24, 2026, at approximately 7:15 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people after a traffic stop on Highway 17 between Maple Ridge Road and Brownlee Road. Police stopped the black pickup truck after receiving an alert from the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and learned the occupants were wanted in relation to previous criminal c...

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ERRTIC DRIVER ON HWY 17 RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGES

East Algoma 6/22/2026 10:00am

A person was charged after police stopped a black pickup truck on Highway 17. On June 21, 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint related to a westbound pickup truck towing a boat swerving all over the road, hitting the shoulder, crossing the center line, and nearly causing collisions with oncoming tr...

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-UPDATE #1- SCHOOL BUS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 17 Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Arrested Highway 17 Open

East Algoma 6/17/2026 1:25pm

-UPDATE #1- SCHOOL BUS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 17 Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Arrested Highway 17 Open (SPANISH, ON) - The driver of the commercial motor vehicle charged. On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 8:10 am, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the OPP, the OPP's Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) Team, Fire Services and Algoma...

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SCHOOL BUS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 17

East Algoma 6/17/2026 10:45am

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a collision involving a school bus and a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 8:10 am, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the OPP, the OPP's Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) Team, Fire Services and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a collision...

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EAST ALGOMA OPP CHARGED SIDE-BY-SIDE DRIVER

East Algoma 6/15/2026 3:20pm

Suspended side-by-side driver not wearing helmet. On June 15, 2026, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol in the community of Thessalon First Nation and observed a side-by-side being operated by a driver not wearing a helmet. At approximately 11:15 am, police conducted a traffic stop on Maple Ridge Road an...

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EAST ALGOMA OPP CHARGE E-BIKE DRIVER

East Algoma 6/15/2026 3:20pm

Suspended driver operating E-Bike with no helmet. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol in the Town of Thessalon. At approximately, 10:15 am, police observed an individual operating an e-bike on Huron Street West. The e-bike was being propelled by its motor, and the driver was not wearing a he...

drive-prohibited

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FAIL TO STOP + COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER CHARGED + TO MANY OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE RESULT IN MULTIPLE CHARGES

East Algoma 6/12/2026 1:30pm

FAIL TO STOP (BLIND RIVER, ON) - On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 7:30 pm, police observed an eastbound white pickup truck travelling at a high rate of speed on Causley Street. Police activated their emergency lights and attempted to initi...

collision

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-UPDATE #2- OPP INVESTIGATE NUMEROUS ARSONS IN ELLIOT LAKE - Same Person Arrested Again For Additional Offences

East Algoma 6/11/2026 2:25pm

-UPDATE #2- OPP INVESTIGATE NUMEROUS ARSONS IN ELLIOT LAKE Same Person Arrested Again For Additional Offences (ELLIOT LAKE, ON) - The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested the same person in relation to numerous additional offences. Police originally arrested this person on November 24, 2025, after investigating numerous structure and motor vehicle arsons which occurr...

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-UPDATE- EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE CHARGE - Same Person Arrested Again Next Day

East Algoma 6/9/2026 4:10pm

# UPDATE EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE CHARGE Same Person Arrested Again Next Day (ELLIOT LAKE, ON) - A person who was originally arrested, charged and released in Blind River was arrested and charged the next day in Elliot Lake. On June 7, 2026, a male was displaying unusual behaviour in the East Algoma - Blind River Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) parking lot. While spe...

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-CORRECTION- EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE CHARGE Date: Sunday June 7, 2026

East Algoma 6/8/2026 3:30pm

-CORRECTION- EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE CHARGE (BLIND RIVER, ON) - A stolen pickup truck unexpectedly arrived at the OPP detachment parking lot after the driver informed police it had been stolen earlier that morning. On Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 8:20 am, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an individual d...

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EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE CHARGE

East Algoma 6/8/2026 12:50pm

A stolen pickup truck unexpectedly arrived at the OPP detachment parking lot after the driver informed police it had been stolen earlier that morning. On Thursday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 8:20 am, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an individual displaying unusual behaviour in the OPP parking lot on Causley Street in the...

auto-theft

stolen-property-possess

theft
-UPDATE #1- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING A SUDDEN DEATH Charges Laid, Deceased Identified

East Algoma 6/4/2026 2:25pm

-UPDATE #1- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING A SUDDEN DEATH Charges Laid, Deceased Identified (BRUCE MINES, ON) - Police have charged two people and identified the deceased in connection with a death investigation in the Town of Bruce Mines. On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at approximately 1:00 am, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance...

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-UPDATE- #2-EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING A SUDDEN DEATH Charges Laid

East Algoma 6/4/2026 10:35am

-UPDATE #2- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING A SUDDEN DEATH Charges Laid (BRUCE MINES, ON) - Two people have been charged following a death investigation in the Town of Bruce Mines. On Sunday, March 29, 2026, police received reports of a disturbance at a restaurant in the Town of Bruce Mines. As a result, an involved party sustained serious injuries and was later transported to a hospi...

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OCCUPANTS ARRESTED AFTER VEHICLE STOP IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 6/3/2026 10:45am

On June 3, 2026, at approximately 2:45 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested multiple people after a traffic stop on Highway 108. Police conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle infraction and learned occupants in the small red Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) were on release conditions to not be with each other. Jeremy BOYER, 30-years-old, of Mississauga Firs...

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EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS ASSAULT CHARGE

East Algoma 6/3/2026 10:30am

Disturbance at A Blind River apartment building leads to an assault investigation. On Saturday, May 30, 2026, at approximately 1:30 pm, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at an apartment building on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River. The complainant reported an individual banging on a tenant's door and attempti...

assault

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TEEN ASSAULTED AFTER UNKNOWN PERSON ENTERS FAMILY HOME

East Algoma 5/20/2026 2:25pm

Shirtless individual arrested after attempting to enter homes and assaulting youth. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at approximately 8:20 am, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple complaints of a shirtless individual attempting to enter homes on Village Road East in the community of Serpent River First Natio...

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PROHIBITED DRIVER’S VEHICLE IMPOUNDED FOR 45 DAYS

East Algoma 5/20/2026 2:25pm

PROHIBITED DRIVER'S VEHICLE IMPOUNDED FOR 45 DAYS (SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)- Suspect vehicle flees from police. On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 7:15 am, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver on Village Road East in the community of Serpent River First Nation. Prior...

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THEFT OF SIDE-BY-SIDE – THREE ARRESTED

East Algoma 5/15/2026 9:10am

THEFT OF SIDE-BY-SIDE - THREE ARRESTED (JOHNSON TOWNSHIP, ON)- Sault Ste. Marie OPP stop suspects pickup truck towing stolen side-by-side linked to Desbarats break and enter. On Friday, May 8, 2026, at approximately 2:30 am, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a pontoon store in Desbarats. The investigation determi...

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MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP ON HIGHWAY 108

East Algoma 5/14/2026 9:10pm

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people after a traffic stop on Highway 108. On May 14, 2026, at approximately 5:15 pm, police stopped a small grey 4-door Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). Police located and seized approximately 259 grams of suspected cocaine with an approximate street value of $25,900. The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested...

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-UPDATE- OPP ARREST TWO PEOPLE AFTER GUN CALL - Two Outstanding People Arrested

East Algoma 5/14/2026 3:25pm

# UPDATE OPP ARREST TWO PEOPLE AFTER GUN CALL Two Outstanding People Arrested (ELLIOT LAKE, ON) - Police arrest and charge two additional people after shooting at apartment complex. On April 16, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called related to shots fired on Willoughby Road in Elliot Lake. Numerous residents reported hearing gun shots fired outside the building....

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assault

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attempted-murder

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THEFT CHARGE IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 5/14/2026 11:35am

On May 12, 2026, police arrested person related to a theft at a hardware store on Highway 108. At approximately 5:00 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified by store personnel of a theft in progress. The complainant provided a description of the male who had stolen a power tool and left the store on foot. A short time later, police located the male wh...

fail-to-comply-with-order

shoplifting

theft
EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATES FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION

East Algoma 5/12/2026 3:15pm

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Highway 17 near Gordon Lake Road, east of Desbarats. On May 12, 2026, at approximately 8:00 am, the East Algoma OPP responded to a serious two-vehicle collision between a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and a passenger vehicle. The driver of the passenge...

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MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION POLICE SERVICE LAYS IMPAIRED CHARGE

East Algoma 5/4/2026 2:45pm

Driver charged following traffic complaint investigation. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 8:30 am, the Mississauga First Nation Police assisted by members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Bonekeosh Street in the community of Mississauga First Nation. Police patroll...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol
DRUG WARRANT EXECUTED IN BLIND RIVER

East Algoma 5/1/2026 4:10pm

Three people arrested and drugs seized. On Thursday, April 30, 2026, at approximately 9:15 pm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northeast Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance from members of the East Algoma OPP executed a Controlled drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at an apartment on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River. Police...

cocaine

drug-trafficking

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percocet

possess-proceeds-crime

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ADULT CHARGED AFTER THREATENING YOUTH IN BLIND RIVER

East Algoma 5/1/2026 4:10pm

A 40-year-old person is facing charges after threatening a teenager in Blind River. On April 30, 2026, at approximately 1:00 pm, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threat's complaint on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River. Police determined a group of teenagers were in front of a restaurant when an adult approache...

uttering-threats
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS IMPAIRED OPERATION CHARGE

East Algoma 4/30/2026 10:00am

Stop sign violation leads to impaired operation charge. On April 29, 2026, at approximately 10:00 pm, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols in the Town of Thessalon when police observed a blue SUV fail to come to a complete stop at the intersection of Water Street and Government Road. A traffic stop was initiated o...

drive-impaired-alcohol

stop-or-other-sign
EAST ALGOMA OPP REQUEST PUBLIC HELP IN ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE

East Algoma 4/29/2026 2:20pm

Police investigate discovery of deceased domestic animals. On April 23, 2026, at approximately 8:00 pm, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an animal cruelty complaint after a cardboard box containing deceased domestic animals was discovered in a wooded area along a trail near Mountain Glen Road and Solomon Street in the Town of Blind...

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EAST ALGOMA OPP RESPOND TO COMPLAINT OF POSSIBLE IMPAIRED DRIVER

East Algoma 4/24/2026 10:45am

Driver located asleep at the wheel. On April 23, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am, officers from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a driver who appeared to be impaired and operating a badly damaged SUV. The vehicle had entered the Ministry of Transportation truck inspection station on High...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs

fail-to-surrender-insurance
SPEEDER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION

East Algoma 4/22/2026 11:30am

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays 16th impaired charged in 2026. On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at approximately 9:45 pm, police were patrolling Highway 17 west of the town of Iron Bridge when they observed a grey SUV travelling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop near Hopkins Bay Road. During the interaction...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol

open-liquor-cannabis
EAST ALGOMA OPP RESPOND TO CRASH ON HIGHWAY 17

East Algoma 4/21/2026 10:05am

A driver was arrested and charged for impaired by drug. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 8:30 am, officers from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision involving a white car that had left Highway 17 and entered an embankment within the community of Serpent River First...

collision

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs

single-vehicle-collision
EAST ALGOMA OPP MAKES TWO ARREST AND LAYS FIREARMS CHARGES

East Algoma 4/20/2026 3:05pm

Stolen car speeding on Highway 17 results in the seizure of a loaded shotgun, a 9 mm pistol and ammunition. On Saturday April 18, 2026, at approximately 4:00 pm, officers from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol duties on Highway 17 in Plummer Additional Township when police observed a westbound orange car travelling...

ammunition

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theft

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OPP ARREST TWO PEOPLE AFTER GUN CALL

East Algoma 4/17/2026 10:10am

Police arrest and charge two people after responding to a call at apartment complex. On April 16, 2026, at approximately 4:45 am, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called related to shots fired on Willoughby Road in Elliot Lake. Numerous residents reported hearing gun shots fired outside the building. Police arrived immediately to secure the scene and ensure...

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PERSON CHARGED AFTER THEFT CALL AT RETAIL STORE

East Algoma 4/14/2026 8:35am

Police arrest person after theft from Hillside Drive South retail store. On April 13, 2026, at approximately 3:45 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called because a person had stolen items and left the store without paying. Police located the person walking on Ontario Avenue and was arrested and charged. Justen PEARSE, 35-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was...

fail-to-comply-with-order

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NUMEROUS CHARGES AFTER THEFT CALL AT RETAIL STORE

East Algoma 4/13/2026 10:45am

Police arrest person after numerous items were stolen from Hillside Drive South retail store. On April 12, 2026, at approximately 7:30 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to a person who had loaded laundry basket with multiple items and left the store without paying. Police located the person walking on Ontario Avenue a short time after,...

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-CORRECTION- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING A SUDDEN DEATH Sudden Death Investigation Began on April 3, 2026

East Algoma 4/6/2026 12:50pm

-CORRECTION- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING A SUDDEN DEATH Sudden Death Investigation Began on April 3, 2026 (BRUCE MINES, ON) - On April 3, 2026, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began a death investigation. On March 28, 2026, a disturbance involving multiple individuals at a restaurant in the Town of Bruce Mines occurred. A 23-year-old from Desbarats was...

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PICKUP TRUCK CRASH RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE

East Algoma 4/6/2026 10:20am

A person was arrested after crashing pickup truck into ditch on Milliken Mine Road. On April 4, 2026, at approximately 5:25 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a crashed pickup truck. Police and ambulance arrived a few minutes later to find the damaged single cab red pickup truck on it's side in the ditch. Empty alcohol cans were scat...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol

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EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING A SUDDEN DEATH

East Algoma 4/6/2026 12:15pm

On April 2, 2026, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began a death investigation. On March 28, 2026, a disturbance involving multiple individuals at a restaurant in the Town of Bruce Mines occurred. A 23-year-old from Desbarats was later transported to hospital in Sault Ste Marie via ambulance and pronounced deceased on April 3, 2026. The Office...

disturbance

fatality
WANTED PERSON ARRESTED

East Algoma 4/2/2026 1:45pm

An OPP social media post regarding a wanted individual helped members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) locate and arrest the person on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. At approximately 3:50 pm, officers from the East Algoma Detachment, along with the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), responded to a report of a sighting of a wanted person travelling in a white SUV on Highway 17...

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EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS MULTIPLE CHARGES

East Algoma 4/2/2026 10:30am

Police response to disturbance results in resisting arrest charge. On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 8:30 am, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a family dispute on Frances Street in the Town of Thessalon. A parent, who had removed themselves from the residence for safety reasons, contacted police requesting assi...

disturbance

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EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATE SNOWMOBILE COLLISION ON OFSC TRAIL

East Algoma 3/31/2026 2:00pm

A youth was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a snowmobile collision on an OFSC trail. On Friday, March 27, 2026, at approximately 6:45 pm, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single-snowmobile collision on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Trail D, south of Lake Duborne, within the Tow...

collision-snowmobile

motorized-snow-vehicles-act
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER DRIVER SPEEDS AWAY

East Algoma 3/31/2026 8:20am

A driver arrested after fleeing police on Highway 17. On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at approximately 11:30 pm, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while patrolling Highway 17, police observed an eastbound SUV travelling at an excessive speed of more than 150 km/hr near Waltonen Road east of the Town of Bruce Mines. A traffic sto...

drive-careless-dangerous

fail-to-surrender-licence

fail-to-surrender-permit

fail-to-surrender-insurance

flight-from-peace-officer

obstruct-police

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OPP CHARGE DRIVER WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION FOLLOWING COLLISION IN THE IRON BRIDGE AREA

East Algoma 3/26/2026 2:10pm

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision after receiving conflicting location information from the caller. On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at approximately 11:45 pm, the OPP, along with Algoma Paramedic Services and Huron Shores Fire Department, were dispatched to a reported collision in the Iro...

collision

drive-impaired-alcohol

fail-comply-demand
EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING COUNTERFEIT BILLS IN IRON BRIDGE & AREA

East Algoma 3/25/2026 10:45am

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at approximately 10:00 am, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a counterfeit $100 bill and four $20 bills that were identified by a financial institution in Blind River. The investigation determined that the $20 notes had been used at a business in Iron Bridge, while the origin of the $100 bill is un...

counterfeit-money
PROHIBITED DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION

East Algoma 3/25/2026 10:45am

Traffic stop results in two charges. On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at approximately 4:00 pm, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a silver vehicle driving at a high rate on Highway 17 within the Township of the North Shore (Serpent River). Police initiated a traffic stop on Highway 108 and upon speaking with the driver...

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs

drive-prohibited
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS IMPAIRED CHARGE

East Algoma 3/24/2026 1:15pm

Driver arrested at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check in Blind River. On Monday, March 23, 2026, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. initiative on Woodward Avenue when a red minivan entered the check area. During the stop, officers observed signs consistent with alcohol impairment. The...

drive-impaired-alcohol
PERSON ARRESTED AFTER CURFEW BREACH NOTIFICATION

East Algoma 3/23/2026 2:00pm

On March 22, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after breaching a curfew condition. On March 21, 2026, at approximately 12:20 am police received a call from a tracking agency stating a person (who wears an ankle monitor) was showing a different address location than where it was supposed to be. On March 22, 2026, at approximately 7:05 pm p...

ammunition

drug-possession

fail-to-comply-with-order

hydromorphone

knife

opioid

possess-firearm-ammo-prohib

possess-prohib-device-ammo

weapon-unlawful-possess
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS UTTERING THREATS CHARGE

East Algoma 3/19/2026 1:45pm

Police responded to threat's complaint at an apartment building in Elliot Lake. On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at approximately 4:15 pm, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a neighbour dispute at an apartment complex on Hillside Drive North. Investigation determined a tenant who is known to police had threatened to physi...

uttering-threats
OPP CHARGED 19 DRIVERS FOR DRIVING ON CLOSED HIGHWAY 17

East Algoma 3/17/2026 3:10pm

Within an hour and 45 minutes, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged 19 drivers for driving on a closed highway between Blind River and Thessalon. On Monday, March 16, 2026, multiple road closures were in effect due to a severe winter storm that passed through Northern Ontario, affecting areas from Blind River to Thessalon including Sault Ste. Marie. Between approximate...

collision

drive-road-closed

time
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS PROHIBITED DRIVE CHARGE

East Algoma 3/9/2026 8:35am

A driver has been charged after entering a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check in Mississauga First Nation. On Saturday, March 7, 2026, at approximately 9:00 pm, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. initiative at the intersection of Village Road and Park Road in the community of Mississau...

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-prohibited
OPP REQUESTING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN MISCHIEF INVESTIGATION

East Algoma 3/8/2026 11:15am

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident involving vandalized commercial fishing nets, fish, and net anchors near Thessalon Island on Lake Huron. On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at approximately 10:45 am, police received a report from a local commercial fisherman who attended the area to retrieve their catch and discovered th...

mischief

seeking-assistance

theft
ELLIOT LAKE DRIVER CRASHES PICKUP TRUCK

East Algoma 3/4/2026 4:40pm

A person was arrested on Highway 108, north of Elliot Lake, after crashing his pickup truck and attempting to run away. On March 4, 2026, at approximately 12:45 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of an impaired driver who crashed his pickup truck and was laying in the middle of the Highway. When police arrived on scene a short after, the dri...

assault-peace-officer

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs

fail-to-remain

fail-to-wear-seatbelt

fail-comply-demand

obstruct-police

resist-peace-officer
DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER VEHICLE STOP IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 3/2/2026 12:35pm

Driver arrested after pickup truck stopped on Hergott Avenue. On March 1, 2026, at approximately 2:15 am, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop with a known black pickup truck. Police knew the owner/driver was not to be operating a motor vehicle. The driver also had suspected cocaine in his possession and was subsequently arrested. Timothy...

cocaine

drug-possession

fail-to-comply-with-order
SUDBURY DRIVER ALMOST MAKES IT TO ELLIOT LAKE SKI HILL

East Algoma 2/27/2026 8:50pm

A person was arrested on Highway 108 after failing to make a corner, jumped a guardrail, and crashed into the ditch on a clear sunny day. On February 27, 2026, at approximately 2:30 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of an impaired driver who crashed his car. The small green wagon was travelling northbound on Highway 108 towards Elliot Lake sk...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol
EAST ALGOMA LAYS WEAPON CHARGE

East Algoma 2/27/2026 1:15pm

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance involving a grandparent requesting the removal of their adult grandchild from the residence. On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at approximately 7:30 pm, police were called to a Cobden Avenue residence and recognized a person walking away. The individual brandished several knives and police were able to saf...

disturbance

knife

possess-weapon-dangerous-purp
-UPDATE- SHELTER-IN-PLACE IN EFFECT IN MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION - Shelter-In-Place Lifted

East Algoma 2/26/2026 2:00pm

# UPDATE SHELTER-IN-PLACE IN EFFECT IN MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION Shelter-In-Place Lifted (MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION, ON) - The shelter-in-place in the area of West Road and Village Road in Mississauga First Nation area has been lifted. Members of the public in this area may resume their regular activities. The shelter-in-place was issued in response to an incident earlier this morning...

shelter-in-place
SHELTER-IN-PLACE IN EFFECT IN MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION

East Algoma 2/26/2026 8:40am

Members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are responding to an incident involving possibly armed individuals in the residential area of Village Road in Mississauga First Nation, Blind River. Residents in the immediate area are urged to shelter-in-place and adhere to the following safety precautions: - If you are outside, seek shelter...

shelter-in-place
EAST ALGOMA OPP ARREST PERSON AFTER VEHICLE THEFT

East Algoma 2/24/2026 10:30am

On February 23, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after attending an unwanted person call at a gas station convenient store on Highway 17. At approximately 8:30 am police attended and spoke to the male in question who was very agitated, uncooperative with police, and causing a disturbance at the store. During this interaction...

abduction

auto-theft

breach-of-recognizance

cause-disturbance

child-injured-or-harmed

disturbance

theft

unwanted-person
DRIVER INJURED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PASS A TRACTOR TRAILER

East Algoma 2/19/2026 11:05am

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at approximately 6:30 am, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Sault Ste Marie OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement Team (T.I.M.E.) and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two westbound vehicles on Highway 17 near the Town of Bruce Mines. Invest...

collision

time
PERSON ARRESTED AFTER ASSAULT WITH KNIFE

East Algoma 2/15/2026 10:25am

Police arrest person after a family dispute at a Mississauga apartment. On February 14, 2026, at approximately 2:00 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to the apartment complex in relation to a person who was assaulted with a knife. The complainant reported a known male used a knife during an altercation inside the apartment. Police arrested the male...

aggravated-assault

altercation

assault

knife
DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION IN MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION

East Algoma 2/13/2026 11:40am

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person with impaired driving. On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at approximately 7:30 pm, officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) initiative at the intersection of Village Road and Park Road. During the initiative, officers observed a vehi...

cocaine

drive-alcohol-drugs-avail

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-suspended

drug-trafficking

fail-comply-demand
-UPDATE 1- INDIVIDUAL LOCATED WITH SERIOUS INJURIES IN THESSALON One Person Arrested

East Algoma 2/11/2026 10:40am

-UPDATE 1- INDIVIDUAL LOCATED WITH SERIOUS INJURIES IN THESSALON One Person Arrested (THESSALON, ON) - One person has been charged in connection with an incident that resulted in serious injuries in Thessalon. On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at approximately 7:00 am, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario (OPP) and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a report of an individual i...

aggravated-assault

assault

intimate-partner-violence

knife
DRUG WARRANT EXECUTED IN BLIND RIVER – ONE PERSON ARRESTED

East Algoma 2/11/2026 10:10am

DRUG WARRANT EXECUTED IN BLIND RIVER - ONE PERSON ARRESTED (BLIND RIVER, ON) - On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at approximately 4:45 pm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Northeast Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance from members of the East Algoma OPP and the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Canine Unit, executed a Controlled drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant...

ammunition

careless-storage-of-firearm

cocaine

drug-trafficking

k9-unit

knife

know-unauth-firearm

opioid

percocet

possess-proceeds-crime

possess-prohib-device-ammo

possess-weapon-dangerous-purp

search-warrant

search-warrant-drugs

weapon-unlawful-possess
PERSON ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER TRAFFIC COMPLAINT

East Algoma 2/11/2026 9:40am

A person was charged after police received a report of a possible impaired driver on Hillside Drive South. On February 10, 2026, at approximately 6:45 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was spoken to who exhibited signs of alcohol impairment. They were subsequently arrested a...

drive-impaired-alcohol
INDIVIDUAL LOCATED WITH SERIOUS INJURIES IN THESSALON

East Algoma 2/7/2026 9:30am

Police are investigating after an individual was located with serious injuries in Thessalon. On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at approximately 7:00 am, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a report of an individual in medical distress at a residence on Main Street. Upon arrival, one person was located with...

isolated-incident
OPP CHARGE DRIVER AFTER ALPR HIT

East Algoma 2/7/2026 4:25pm

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a driver with numerous offences. On February 6, 2026, at approximately 1:00 pm, officers were on general patrol, Highway 108 Elliot Lake, when they received an expired plate notification from the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR). This alert was in relation to a black pickup truck being operated with an expired t...

alpr

drive-invalid-permit

drive-unsafe-vehicle

fail-to-surrender-insurance

insecure-load
PERSON ARRESTED AT TRAFFIC STOP FOR BREACHING CONDITIONS

East Algoma 2/2/2026 3:25pm

On February 1, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person during a traffic stop on Hillside Drive North. At approximately 9:45 pm while on general patrol, police stopped a grey pickup truck after recognizing the driver and passenger. The passenger had a previous release condition to not be with the driver and he was subsequently arrested. Bradley...

fail-to-comply-with-order
-UPDATE 1- BLIND RIVER SCHOOL CLOSED TODAY DUE TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION OPP Investigating Sudden Death

East Algoma 1/26/2026 12:10pm

-UPDATE 1- BLIND RIVER SCHOOL CLOSED TODAY DUE TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION OPP Investigating Sudden Death (BLIND RIVER, ON) - The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advised students and staff of École St. Joseph in Blind River that it was closed due an ongoing investigation. On this date Monday January 26, 2026, at approximately 6:30 am, the OPP, Algoma Paramedic Services and...

fatality

forensic-id-service

school
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS ASSAULT CHARGE

East Algoma 1/26/2026 12:15pm

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to an off-ice disturbance at Thessalon's arena Sunday afternoon. On January 25, 2026, at approximately 3:15 pm, officers were called to the arena on Main Street following reports of a disturbance in progress. The investigation determined that an altercation involving adults, which indirectly involved two yout...

altercation

assault

disturbance
BLIND RIVER SCHOOL CLOSED TODAY DUE TO ONGOING INVESTIGATION

East Algoma 1/26/2026 8:30am

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advise students and staff of École St. Joseph in Blind River that it is closed today due of an ongoing investigation. There is no threat to public safety and police will advise when it reopens....

school
EARLY MORNING TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST OF WANTED INDIVIDUAL

East Algoma 1/23/2026 10:45am

Members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a wanted individual's vehicle parked outside a local bar on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River. On Friday, January 22, 2026, at approximately 1:45 am, police observed the individual leave the bar in a grey sedan and travel northbound on Woodward Avenue. Officers initiated a traffic st...

drive-novice-front-passenger

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drive-novice-unlawful-hour

drug-possession

fail-to-attend-court

other-drugs

percocet

suspect-arrested

suspect-wanted
EAST ALGOMA OPP AND ALGOMA PARAMEDIC SERVICES RESPONDS TO A CAR IN A DITCH

East Algoma 1/22/2026 2:45pm

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays sixth impaired charged in 2026. On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at around 3:45 pm, police responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver after a black car lost control and flipped into a ditch on Highway 17 near Station Road in the Municipality of Huron Shores. The investigation reve...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol

fail-to-remain

fail-comply-demand
EAST ALGOMA OPP MAKES ARREST

East Algoma 1/20/2026 3:30pm

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) makes arrest after a disturbance at local bar. On Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 3:20 am, police responded to a reported disturbance at a local bar on Woodward Avenue in the Town of Blind River. Approximately fifteen minutes prior to police being contacted, a customer who had been barred from the es...

cocaine

disturbance

drug-possession

uttering-threats
NUMEROUS ARRESTS AFTER OPP EXECUTE DRUG WARRANT IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 1/20/2026 10:55am

On January 19, 2026, at approximately 9:00 pm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at Axmith Avenue residence. In addition, police stopped a related small brown car on Highway 108 a short time later and arrested four people. Police seized approximately 18 grams of suspected Fentanyl, brass knuckles, switchbl...

ammunition

brass-knuckles

drug-trafficking

fail-to-comply-with-order

fentanyl

organized-crime

possess-firearm-ammo-prohib

possess-prohib-device-ammo

rope

search-warrant-drugs
DRIVER ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER PASSED OUT IN VEHICLE

East Algoma 1/18/2026 10:30am

A person was charged after police were called to a blue mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in a driveway with the driver passed out at the wheel on Washington Crescent. On January 17, 2026, at approximately 10:00 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the residence and spoke to the driver who exhibited signs of impairment. He was subsequently arrested an...

drive-impaired-alcohol
THREATS CHARGES IN THESSALON

East Algoma 1/16/2026 11:40am

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest and charge a person after a threats complaint. On January 10, 2026, police received a call in relation to a man verbally threatening people and threatened one person with a hammer at a work location on Federation Street. The man had departed prior to police arrival but was arrested a short time later on Maple Street. James...

assault-with-weapon

fail-to-comply-with-order

uttering-threats
DRIVER ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 1/13/2026 2:50pm

A person was charged after police received a traffic complaint. On January 13, 2026, at approximately 2:20 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complainant regarding a possible impaired driver in a small red car. The vehicle was located at a residence on Paris Drive and the driver failed an initial roadside test. They were subsequently arrested and th...

drive-impaired-alcohol
DRIVER CHARGED AFTER VEHICLE STOP IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 1/10/2026 10:35am

Driver charged after traffic complainant from Philip Walk. On January 10, 2026, at approximately 1:15 am, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a possible impaired driver leaving a Philip Walk bar. The red Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was stopped a short time later and female driver spoken to. Her roadside test registered an alert (7-day drive...

drive-without-licence
DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER VEHICLE STOP IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 1/10/2026 9:40am

On January 9, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person on Hillside Drive South who was in breach of prior release conditions. At approximately 3:00 pm officers were on general patrol and recognized a small white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) from previous traffic complaints. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was breaching numerous releas...

drive-prohibited

drive-suspended

fail-to-comply-with-order

fail-to-wear-seatbelt
OPP ARREST DRIVER AT RIDE CHECK FOR IMPAIRED BY DRUG

East Algoma 1/10/2026 8:00am

A driver was arrested and charged for impaired by drug. On January 9, 2026, at approximately 12:15 pm, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (RIDE) on Canoe Lake Road, Mississauga First Nation. A grey pickup truck stopped and a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted. As a result the driver was arrested and...

boating

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs
VEHICLE STOPPED FOR SPEEDING IN BLIND RIVER RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE FOR WINNIPEG DRIVER

East Algoma 1/6/2026 2:50pm

A person was charged after police stopped a small black Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on Causley Street/Highway 17. On January 5, 2026, at approximately 9:30 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped the eastbound vehicle for speeding. Upon speaking to the driver, a strong odour of alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath and alcohol bottles were observe...

drive-impaired-alcohol
PERSON ARRESTED AT TRAFFIC STOP FOR BREACHING CONDITIONS

East Algoma 1/5/2026 2:25pm

On January 4, 2026, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person during a traffic stop on Scott Road. At approximately 11:40 pm police were conducting a Reduced Impaired Drivers Everywhere (RIDE) check when a vehicle turned down another street, attempting to avoid police interaction. Police followed the older model green mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV...

fail-to-comply-with-order
PERSON ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER CRASHING TRUCK INTO DITCH

East Algoma 1/5/2026 1:55pm

A person was charged after police were called to a vehicle in the ditch on Birch Street. On January 4, 2026, at approximately 7:20 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended Birch Street to find a beige pickup truck in the ditch still running and the driver passed out at the wheel. Police woke him up and detected a strong odour of alcoholic beverage from his b...

drive-impaired-alcohol
-UPDATE- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING B&Es IN THE PESHU LAKE AREA - Persons Arrested And Property Recovered

East Algoma 1/5/2026 12:45pm

# UPDATE EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING B&Es IN THE PESHU LAKE AREA Persons Arrested And Property Recovered (THESSALON, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two people and recovered stolen property from multiple Break & Enters (B & E's). On December 27, 2025, the Sault Ste. Marie OPP was conducting proactive patrols and located an encampment with a large amount of...

ammunition

atv

boating

breach-of-recognizance

break-and-enter

careless-storage-of-firearm

explosives

fail-to-comply-with-order

fire-investigation

forensic-id-service

k9-unit

know-unauth-firearm

mischief-under-5000

possess-prohib-device-ammo

possess-weapon-dangerous-purp

stolen-property-possess

theft

weapon-unlawful-possess
NUMEROUS CHARGES FOR ATV OPERATOR

East Algoma 1/3/2026 1:55pm

A person was charged after police stopped an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) at Highway 17 and Highway 129. On January 2, 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an approaching ATV that attempted to avoid police. A traffic stop was conducted, the operator was arrested and charged, and the ATV was towed and impounded. Shawn TURCOTTE, 41...

atv

drive-prohibited

drive-suspended

fail-to-comply-with-order
EAST ALGOMA OPP ARREST PERSON AFTER BREAK & ENTER

East Algoma 1/1/2026 3:15pm

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a business break & enter. On December 24, 2025, at approximately 9:00 am police were called to a retail business store on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake. An employee reported that someone had broken into the store sometime overnight and stolen multiple items. A short time later, another business repo...

break-and-enter

obstruct-police

stolen-property-possess

theft

trespassing
DRIVER CHARGED AFTER TRAFFIC COMPLAINT ON HWY 17

East Algoma 12/28/2025 5:00pm

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic stop on Highway 17. On December 26, 2025, at approximately 6:15 pm, police received a complainant regarding an older model silver pickup truck operating erratically and failing to remain in its lane. Police stopped the pickup truck a short time afterwards and spoke to the driver. A white powder s...

cocaine

drug-possession
PERSON ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER VEHICLE STOP ON HWY 557

East Algoma 12/28/2025 2:25pm

A person was charged after police stopped a vehicle north of Blind River on Highway 557. On December 28, 2025, at approximately 3:00 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a small white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) to check sobriety of the driver. After failing a roadside screening test, the driver was arrested and the SUV was consequently towed and impounde...

drive-impaired-alcohol
OPP CHARGE DRIVER AFTER VEHICLE STOP ON MAPLE RIDGE ROAD

East Algoma 12/27/2025 4:35pm

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged driver after vehicle stop. On December 26, 2025, at approximately 3:50 pm, officers were on general patrol, Maple Ridge Road, Thessalon First Nation, when they recognized a vehicle and driver, as they were known to police. The driver had a warrant out for his arrest and was therefore charged accord...

drive-suspended

fail-to-comply-with-order
PERSON ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AT GAS STATION IN THESSALON

East Algoma 12/25/2025 4:45pm

A person was charged after a report of an intoxicated female in vehicle at gas station on Lakeside Drive. On December 25, 2025, at approximately 4:00 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call pertaining to an intoxicated female and her young child in a small black sport utility vehicle. Police attended the location a short after and subsequently arrested...

drive-impaired-alcohol
IMPAIRED CHARGE FOR DRIVER AFTER CRASHING TRUCK

East Algoma 12/22/2025 11:05am

A person was charged after police attended a motor vehicle collision on Woodward Avenue. On December 20, 2025, at approximately 9:10 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a black pickup truck in the ditch. The driver was spoken to who emanated a strong odour of alcoholic beverage from his breath. They were subsequently arrested and the vehicle was t...

collision

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-missing-permit

drive-without-insurance

drive-without-licence
PERSON CHARGED AFTER MISCHIEF AT HOSPITAL

East Algoma 12/16/2025 2:35pm

On December 15, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a mischief at a hospital. At approximately 5:30 pm, police were called to a hospital on Spine Road in relation to a person damaging property and being aggressive with staff. The person threw a bucket at an interior door window, shattering it, and destroyed a chair. In additio...

fail-to-attend-court

mischief

mischief-under-5000
DRIVER ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 12/16/2025 2:05pm

A person was charged after police received a traffic complaint. On December 15, 2025, at approximately 8:30 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complainant regarding a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was observed on Ontario Avenue and a traffic stop conducted on Hillside Drive North. The driver emanated a strong odour of alcoholic beverage and c...

drive-impaired-alcohol
OPP ARREST PERSON UNLAWFULLY AT LARGE IN BLIND RIVER

East Algoma 12/13/2025 9:10pm

On December 12, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person on Hanes Avenue who was in breach of prior release conditions. At approximately 10:00 am the East Algoma Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and East Algoma Warrant Apprehension assisted Muskoka OPP CSCU with the arrest of a male who was wanted for cutting off his ankle monitor in the Braceb...

drug-possession

fail-to-attend-court

fail-to-comply-with-order

mischief-under-5000

possess-prohib-weapon

possess-weapon-dangerous-purp

stolen-property-possess

unlawfully-at-large
PERSON ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER CRASHING PICKUP TRUCK INTO SNOWBANK

East Algoma 12/13/2025 8:05pm

A person was charged after police were called to a vehicle in the snowbank on Poplar Road at Lakeview Road. On December 13, 2025, at approximately 7:15 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the location and arrested the driver of the crashed grey pickup truck. The truck was consequently towed and impounded. Austin ELSEMORE, 29-years-old, from Alvin, T...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol
MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN BLIND RIVER

East Algoma 12/11/2025 5:05pm

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after a traffic stop on Longview Avenue. On December 11, 2025, at approximately 3:45 am, police stopped a grey 4-door Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) to check the status of a temporary plate. While speaking to the driver, open alcohol could be seen inside. After searching the vehicle, police located and seized suspe...

bear-spray

drive-alcohol-drugs-avail

drive-novice-front-passenger

drive-invalid-permit

drug-possession

open-liquor-cannabis

possess-weapon-dangerous-purp
DRIVER ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER BEING STOPPED FOR SPEEDING

East Algoma 12/8/2025 10:20am

A person was charged for impaired after being stopped for speeding on Highway 17 near Government Road. On December 7, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a west bound blue pickup truck on Highway 17 travelling at a high rate of speed. The driver emanated a strong odour of alcoholic beverage and displayed signs of intoxication....

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol

open-liquor-cannabis
REPORT OF IMPAIRED DRIVER CRASHES TRUCK

East Algoma 12/5/2025 10:55am

On December 5, 2025, at approximately 1:00 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a possible impaired driver in the ditch on Highway 17 near Frammpet Drive. Police observed a badly damaged black pickup truck in the west bound ditch, facing east. Additionally, there were numerous beer cans observed on the highway and beside the truck. Algoma Param...

fail-comply-demand
THREATS CHARGES IN THESSALON

East Algoma 12/3/2025 11:30am

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest and charge a person after a threats complaint. On November 28, 2025, police received a call in relation to a person threatening acquaintances over borrowing a vehicle. On December 3, 2025, the person was arrested and charged. Mark VASEY, 40-years-old, from Thessalon, was charged with: - Uttering threats - cause death or...

drive-prohibited

fail-to-comply-with-order

uttering-threats
DRIVER CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE OFFENCES AFTER STOPPED FOR SPEEDING

East Algoma 11/29/2025 6:25pm

Driver charged after stopped for speeding on Highway 108. On November 28, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle for speeding. After speaking to the driver, police learned they were breaching a current Probation Order and had a suspended driver's licence. Jacob PEART, 21-years-old, of Sudbury, was arrested and charg...

drive-suspended

fail-to-comply-with-order

fail-to-surrender-insurance
THREE CHARGED WITH DRUG OFFENCES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 11/29/2025 3:10pm

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three people after a traffic stop on Ontario Avenue in Elliot Lake. On November 28, 2025, at approximately 12:00 pm, police stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. Once stopped, the passenger was observed with a grinder and cannabis in hand. All three occupants were subsequently arrested and the vehicle search resulte...

cannabis

cocaine

drive-alcohol-drugs-avail

drug-trafficking

fail-to-surrender-insurance

possess-proceeds-crime
-UPDATE #1- OPP INVESTIGATE NUMEROUS ARSONS IN ELLIOT LAKE - Person Arrested

East Algoma 11/25/2025 12:35pm

-UPDATE #1- OPP INVESTIGATE NUMEROUS ARSONS IN ELLIOT LAKE Person Arrested (ELLIOT LAKE, ON) - The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to numerous fires in Elliot Lake between September 24, 2024, and July 8, 2025. Police investigated a series of arsons which occurred in the City of Elliot Lake resulting in numerous structure and motor vehicle fir...

arson

fire-investigation

vehicle-fire
DRIVER CHARGED AFTER FATAL COLLISION IN BLIND RIVER – WITNESSES SOUGHT

East Algoma 11/25/2025 10:10am

DRIVER CHARGED AFTER FATAL COLLISION IN BLIND RIVER - WITNESSES SOUGHT (BLIND RIVER, ON) - On November 24, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) on Causley Street (Highway 17) in Blind River. At approximately 5:15 pm police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision involving an eastbound Commercial...

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TWO CHARGED AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 11/24/2025 11:45am

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people after a traffic stop on Highway 108, just south of Elliot Lake. On November 21, 2025, at approximately 2:45 pm, police stopped a black 4-door sedan travelling northbound on Highway 108 towards Elliot Lake. Police located suspected Oxycodone pills, a scale, numerous cell phones, and cash. The driver and passeng...

drug-trafficking

opioid

oxycodone

possess-proceeds-crime
ATV OPERATOR CHARGED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER CRASH IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 11/17/2025 6:10pm

On November 15, 2025, an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) operator was charged after a lengthily crash investigation. On August 6, 2025, at approximately 6:15 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a single vehicle collision involving an ATV on Mississauga Avenue. The ATV hit a hydro pole, tangled in lines, and flipped onto a residential front yard fence. E...

atv

collision

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol

fail-to-surrender-insurance

single-vehicle-collision
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS IMPAIRED CHARGES ON ST JOSEPH ISLAND

East Algoma 11/17/2025 10:30am

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducts a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check that results in impaired charges. On Friday November 14, 2025, at approximately 6:00 pm, the East Algoma OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E check when a silver pickup truck approached officers on Base Line Road in the Township of Hilton. A roadsid...

drive-impaired-alcohol

open-liquor-cannabis
IMPAIRED DRIVER FLEES FROM OPP

East Algoma 11/7/2025 10:20am

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid its 46th impaired driving charge of 2025. On Thursday, November 6, 2025, members of the East Algoma OPP were on patrol along Highway 17 near Basswood Lake Road, east of the town of Iron Bridge, when they observed an eastbound white car travelling at a high rate of speed. After the driver attempted to...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol

fail-to-surrender-insurance

fail-comply-demand

flight-from-peace-officer
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS 45TH IMPAIRED CHARGE IN 2025

East Algoma 11/6/2025 2:50pm

EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS 45 TH IMPAIRED CHARGE IN 2025 (BLIND RIVER, ON) - Prohibited driver refuses to provide breath sample. On Wednesday, November 6, 2025, at approximately 1:40 am, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a black pickup truck travelling on North Street in the Town of Blind River. The vehicle then turned onto Causley Street, where the driver cut o...

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-prohibited

fail-comply-demand
DRIVER CHARGED AFTER VEHICLE STOP IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 11/6/2025 10:05am

Driver charged after vehicle stop on Hutchison Avenue. On November 5, 2025, at approximately 11:00 pm, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a small red 4-door car operating with no plates at numerous known addresses in Elliot Lake. Police stopped the car a short time afterwards and the driver was spoken to, charged, and vehicle towed. Chrystal RELLINGER,...

drive-without-plates
EAST ALGOMA OPP ARREST PERSON AFTER EARLY MORNING BREAK & ENTERS

East Algoma 11/5/2025 11:15am

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to multiple residential break & enters. On November 4, 2025, at approximately 6:00 am police were called to McKeown Road for a female who was high on drugs breaking into homes. Police attended the area and located the female who was subsequently arrested. Due to the level of intoxication, Algoma P...

break-and-enter
EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING B&Es IN THE PESHU LAKE AREA

East Algoma 11/4/2025 3:15pm

Multiple travel trailers broken into and property stolen. On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple reports of break and enters (B&Es) in the Peshu Lake and Aubrey Falls areas within Root Township. This area is located approximately 117 kilometres north of Thessalon and is accessible via Peshu Lake Road off Highway 129...

boating

break-and-enter

knife

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NUMEROUS ARRESTS AFTER OPP EXECUTE DRUG WARRANT IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 10/30/2025 4:40pm

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested numerous people after executing a Controlled drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at Tokyo Crescent residence on October 29, 2025. Police seized approximately 2.4 grams of suspected cocaine, approximately 36 grams of suspected Fentanyl, approximately 17 suspected Hydromorphone capsules, approximately 70 suspected methamphetamin...

cocaine

drug-trafficking

fail-to-comply-with-order

fail-comply-undertaking

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hydromorphone

k9-unit

methamphetamine

opioid

organized-crime

rope

search-warrant-drugs

warrant

weapon-unlawful-possess
PICKUP TRUCK IN DITCH RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGES

East Algoma 10/22/2025 2:35pm

Impaired driver found well over legal limit. On Friday, October 17, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a black pickup truck in a ditch on Puddingstone Road in Desbarats. Police located the pickup truck on Puddingstone Road in the eastbound ditch. Upon speaking with the driver, officers determined the dr...

drive-impaired-alcohol
EAST ALGOMA LAYS IMPAIRED CHARGE

East Algoma 10/22/2025 2:35pm

Domestic disturbance results in multiple charges. On Friday, October 17, 2025, at approximately 5:00 pm, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Blind River. The spouse returned to the residence while operating an ATV under the influence of alcohol. An argument ensued, during which the complainant was physically ass...

assault

atv

disturbance

drive-impaired-alcohol

mischief

uttering-threats
SIU INVOKES MANDATE IN BLIND RIVER

East Algoma 10/21/2025 2:30pm

The province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest in Blind River. On Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 11:30 am, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual involved in a dispute that resulted in criminal charges. While in custody, the individual required medical attention and...

siu-mandate
OPP EXECUTE TWO DRUG WARRANTS IN MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION

East Algoma 10/17/2025 3:05pm

Heavy police presence in the area during the early morning of October 17, 2025, approximately 2:45 am The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed two simultaneous Controlled drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrants at two separate residences, one on Old Highway 17 and another on Park Road. Police seized approximately 87 grams of suspected cocaine (crack and...

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bear-spray

careless-storage-of-firearm

cocaine

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drug-trafficking

fail-to-comply-with-order

fentanyl

opioid

organized-crime

oxycodone

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search-warrant-drugs

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weapon-unlawful-possess
DRIVER CHARGED WITH REFUSAL AFTER VEHICLE STOP ON HIGHWAY 17

East Algoma 10/10/2025 1:55pm

North Shore Township driver was arrested for refusing to provide a breath sample. On October 10, 2025, at approximately 12:15 am, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol on Highway 17, Huron Shores, when a blue hatchback car was observed to be lane wandering. The car was subsequently stopped and driver was spoken to. A strong odour of alcoholic...

fail-comply-demand
BLIND RIVER RIDE CHECK RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE

East Algoma 10/10/2025 10:15am

A person was charged after police conducted a Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Queen Avenue. On October 9, 2025, at approximately 12:00 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an oncoming small white car conduct a U-turn and proceed to travel away from the stop location. As a result, police conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the dri...

drive-impaired-alcohol
MANITOULIN OPP LAYS IMPAIRED CHARGE

East Algoma 10/1/2025 9:45am

Traffic complaint leads to an arrest. On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 9:00 pm, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 17, east of the Town of Thessalon. The driver reported concerns about being followed by another vehicle. The driver was unable to prov...

cannabis

drive-impaired-alcohol
OPP INVESTIGATING FATAL ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE COLLISION

East Algoma 9/27/2025 10:05am

Youth succumbs to injuries following collision. On September 26, 2025, at approximately 7:00 pm, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a collision involving two All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) in a field on Cloudslee Road in Plummer Additional Township. Two ATV's collided and an eight-year-old was ejected. The you...

atv

collision

fatality

time
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS ROBBERY CHARGES

East Algoma 9/23/2025 4:20pm

Two individuals are facing numerous charges following a home invasion in Bruce Mines. On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:39 am, the East Algoma - Thessalon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a robbery at a residence on Government Road. Investigation revealed two individuals entered the victims' home, assaulted them and pointed firearms at them....

assault

break-and-enter

disguise-with-intent

fail-to-comply-with-order

forcible-confinement

forensic-id-service

home-invasion

k9-unit

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possess-firearm-ammo-prohib

possess-weapon-dangerous-purp

robbery

suspicious-vehicle

theft

weapon-unlawful-possess
ELLIOT LAKE MAN CHARGED AGAIN AFTER MULTIPLE SEXUAL ASSAULTS REPORTED

East Algoma 9/18/2025 4:25pm

On September 18, 2025, police arrested a man in Elliot Lake after additional reported sexual assaults. In July 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a sexual assault call that occurred at an apartment complex in Elliot Lake. A person was charged with sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age and sexual interference as a result of the investigati...

sexual-assault

sexual-interference
DRIVER ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 9/16/2025 2:15pm

A person was charged after police stopped a car on Joubin Road. On September 14, 2025, at approximately 10:30 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop to check the sobriety of the driver. Police observed signs of alcohol impairment and failed the approved screening device. The person was subsequently arrested and vehicle was towed and impou...

drive-impaired-alcohol
OPP ARREST PERSON AFTER INDECENT ACTS IN PLAZA NEAR SCHOOL

East Algoma 9/16/2025 2:00pm

On September 15, 2025, at approximately 3:30 pm, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an indecent act related occurrence at a plaza on Hillside Drive. The complainant reported that a male was inside a small grey Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) parked in the plaza facing the school, pleasuring and exposing himself. The witness also photographed the elderl...

indecent-act

school
SIDE-BY-SIDE DRIVER FAILS TO STOP FOR POLICE

East Algoma 9/15/2025 1:15pm

East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays multiple charges including impaired operation. On Friday, September 12, 2025, at approximately 10:30 pm, members of the East Algoma OPP were conducting patrol duties in the community of Mississauga First Nation when they observed a southbound side-by-side traveling at a high rate of speed on Village Road. Officers a...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-novice-bac-above-0

drive-impaired-alcohol

fail-to-surrender-licence

fail-to-surrender-permit

fail-to-surrender-insurance

fail-to-wear-helmet

stop-or-other-sign
OPP INVESTIGATES SOCIAL MEDIA INSPIRED INCIDENT AT BLIND RIVER STORE

East Algoma 9/12/2025 10:20am

A social media video depicting disruptive behaviour inside a Blind River discount store has led to charges against four local youths. On Friday, August 29, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation into a social media-related incident involving local youth. The investigation stems from a video posted social media on Monday, August 18, 2025...
OWNER CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE ANIMAL CRUELTY OFFENCES

East Algoma 9/9/2025 1:40pm

On September 9, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person for multiple animal cruelty related offences. In March, 2025, the OPP and Provincial Animal Welfare Services began the investigation after attending a property on Old Hydro Road in the Township of the North Shore. On the property was a structure housing 10 goats - nine were decease...

animal-abuse
PROHIBITED DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED AFTER VEHICLE DITCHED

East Algoma 9/9/2025 12:05pm

A person was charged after police were called to a vehicle in the ditch on Astles Road and Highway 557. On September 4, 2025, at approximately 8:30 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a blue pickup truck that crashed in the ditch. The complainant also reported that the male driver was out of the truck and too drunk to stand. Police arrived a...

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-prohibited
DRIVER CHARGED AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 9/5/2025 11:55am

East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged driver with multiple offences. On September 4, 2025, at approximately 2:30 pm, police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 108 in the City of Elliot Lake. The purple car had an expired temporary plate and the driver was spoken to. Patrick BARRY, 31-years-old, from Elliot Lake was charged with: - Operate unsafe vehicl...

drive-invalid-permit

drive-unregistered-vehicle

drive-unsafe-vehicle

drive-without-insurance

drive-without-licence
THREATS INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN ARREST

East Algoma 9/4/2025 1:47pm

Threats made to township employee and council members. On Friday, August 29, 2025, at approximately 10:30 am, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint involving threats made via text message to the township's building official and council members. The message originated from an individual on Copper Bay Road in Pl...

uttering-threats
TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGE

East Algoma 9/4/2025 1:47pm

On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at approximately 2:45 pm, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a westbound vehicle on Highway 17 within Serpent River First Nation. The black car repeatedly hit the shoulder and crossed into the oncoming lane, while the driver was seen throwing garbage out the w...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol
-UPDATE #3- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS FIRE / DEATH Fourth Person Extradited and Charged

East Algoma 9/3/2025 3:25pm

-UPDATE #3- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS FIRE / DEATH Fourth Person Extradited and Charged -Correction- Name of Deceased in the quote is Dwayne KOZUCH (MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES) - A fourth individual has been arrested, extradited to Canada and charged in connection with a fatal residential fire investigation in Huron Shores. On Monday, February 6, 2023, at approximat...

arson

correction

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fire-investigation

gunshots

homicide

immigration

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warrant
-UPDATE #3- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS FIRE / DEATH Fourth Person Extradited and Charged

East Algoma 9/3/2025 3:05pm

-UPDATE #3- EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS FIRE / DEATH Fourth Person Extradited and Charged (MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES) - A fourth individual has been arrested, extradited to Canada and charged in connection with a fatal residential fire investigation in Huron Shores. On Monday, February 6, 2023, at approximately 9:00 am, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Onta...

arson

extradition

fire-investigation

gunshots

homicide

immigration

suspect-wanted

warrant
EAST ALGOMA OPP RESPOND TO A BREAK AND ENTER

East Algoma 8/27/2025 1:05pm

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has made an arrest following an early-morning call. On August 27, 2025, at approximately 3:45 am, officers responded to a residence on Jacques Street in the Town of Blind River after the homeowners reported finding an unknown individual sleeping on their couch. Police arrived a short time later and arrested the...

break-and-enter

public-intoxication

suspect-wanted

unlawfully-in-dwelling
EAST ALGOMA OPP EXECUTE WARRANT TO ENTER DWELLING AND MAKES AN ARREST

East Algoma 8/27/2025 12:20pm

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) execute a warrant to enter a dwelling house. On Tuesday August 26, 2025, at approximately 5:00 pm, the East Algoma OPP with the assistance from Mississauga First Nation Police Service attended a residence on Highway 17 in the community of Mississauga First Nation and arrested an individual that had t...

trespassing

warrant
OPP ARREST DRIVER ON HIGHWAY 17 FOR IMPAIRED BY DRUG

East Algoma 8/25/2025 2:00pm

A driver was arrested and charged after vehicle stop on Highway 17, North Shore Township. On August 24, 2025, at approximately 5:00 pm, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a possible impaired driver complaint. Information was that of a black Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) swerving between lanes and very inconsistent speeds. The black SUV was located and stopp...

cannabis

drive-alcohol-drugs-avail

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs

drug-possession

mdma
DRIVER CHARGED AFTER TRAFFIC COMPLAINT

East Algoma 8/25/2025 1:25pm

Driver charged after traffic complaint on Beckett Boulevard. On August 24, 2025, at approximately 11:00 pm, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a red car operating with no plates. Police arrived on scene a short time afterwards and the car was located. The driver was spoken to and subsequently charged. Shane DAVIS, 47-years-old, of Elliot Lake...

drive-without-insurance

drive-without-plates
OPP ARREST UNWANTED PERSON IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 8/25/2025 11:50am

On August 22, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person at an apartment on Willoughby Road. At approximately 12:10 pm police were called in relation to a family member refusing to leave the residence when asked by the homeowner. When police arrived, the person was spoken to and asked numerous times to leave on his own fruition but declined to coop...

altercation

breach-of-recognizance

fail-to-leave-premisis

resist-peace-officer

unwanted-person
ELLIOT LAKE MAN CHARGED AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTED

East Algoma 8/14/2025 3:30pm

Police arrested a man in Elliot Lake after a reported sexual assault. On August 10, 2025, at approximately 11:15 am the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called regarding a sexual assault that occurred in a park area adjacent to Ste Camillus Crescent. Earlier that morning, a person was approached by an older male with a cane, who offered the person money for se...

sexual-assault
EAST ALGOMA OPP ARREST PERSON AFTER STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED

East Algoma 8/14/2025 10:30am

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person after calls for service in relation to stolen property. On August 13, 2025, police were called to a residence on Poplar Road where the complainant reported that a known male entered their garage and stole numerous items sometime over night. Police also executed a search warrant for the male's rental vehicle a...

cannabis

drug-possession

heroin

possess-proceeds-crime

search-warrant

theft
WHILE ON PATROL OPP OBSERVES VEHICLE IN A DITCH

East Algoma 8/12/2025 11:55am

On Monday, August 11, 2025, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Highway 17 in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 6:45 pm, police observed a white pickup truck in the southbound ditch on Highway 17 near Frammpet Drive and while speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed. The driver was arre...

drive-impaired-alcohol

single-vehicle-collision
EAST ALGOMA OPP RESPOND TO VEHICLE IN A DITCH ON HIGHWAY 129

East Algoma 8/12/2025 11:55am

On Monday, August 11, 2025, at approximately 8:30 pm, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a pickup up in a ditch on Highway 129 near Feltham Road in the Municipality of Huron Shores (north of Thessalon). A short time later police attended the scene and while speaking to the driver police determined alcohol...

drive-impaired-alcohol

single-vehicle-collision
EAST ALGOMA OPP RESPONDS TO AN UNWANTED PERSON WHO REFUSED TO LEAVE A LOCAL CLINIC

East Algoma 8/11/2025 4:10pm

A disturbance at a local clinic prompted a police response in the City of Elliot Lake. On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance at a clinic on Ontario Avenue. Upon arrival, officers learned that an individual had become verbally abusive toward staf...

disturbance

fail-to-leave-premisis

resist-peace-officer

unwanted-person

uttering-threats
EAST ALGOMA OPP RECEIVES TRAFFIC COMPLAINT AND LAYS IMPAIRED CHARGE

East Algoma 8/11/2025 4:10pm

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays 32nd impaired charge in 2025. On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 3:00 am, members from the East Algoma OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 17 west of Blind River. The white car was all over the road, turning on the headlights off and on and driving int...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs
EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATES THREATS COMPLAINT

East Algoma 8/11/2025 4:10pm

Former acquaintance makes threats during grocery store incident. On Friday, August 8, 2025, at approximately 1:00 pm, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats complaint that occurred at local grocery store in the Town of Thessalon. While inside the grocery store, a former acquaintance approached the complainant and began...

uttering-threats
EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING ASSAULT

East Algoma 8/11/2025 9:15am

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating an assault in the community of Mississauga First Nation. On Sunday, August 10, 2025, at approximately 3:00 am, the OPP responded to an assault that took place at a residence on Park Road. There is a police presence as the investigation is ongoing. There are no concerns for...

assault
EAST ALGOMA OPP RESPOND TO TRAFFIC COMPLAINT AT BEACH AREA

East Algoma 8/6/2025 2:15pm

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 pm, 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 the...

drive-impaired-alcohol
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER RESISTS ARREST-OPP LAYS MULTIPLE CHARGES

East Algoma 8/6/2025 12:50pm

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 pm, members of the OPP T.I.M.E. team observed an eastbound commercial motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed w...

cmv-violation

fail-to-surrender-licence

fail-to-surrender-permit

fail-to-surrender-insurance

obstruct-police

resist-peace-officer

time
EAST ALGOMA OPP RESPONDS TO SINGLE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISON

East Algoma 8/6/2025 12:50pm

Impaired driving charges laid following single motor vehicle collision in the Town of Iron Bridge. On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 5:30 am, 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-threateni...

collision

drive-impaired-alcohol

single-vehicle-collision
IMPAIRED DRIVER TAKES PICKUP TRUCK WITHOUT CONSENT

East Algoma 7/29/2025 9:55am

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, at approximately 1:30 am, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a black pickup truck that had been taken without consent from a garage on Huron Avenue in the Town of Blind River. The driver was known to the complainant and later, at approximately 2:15 am, officers responded to a single motor vehicle...

auto-theft

collision

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-invalid-permit

drive-unregistered-vehicle

drive-without-licence

drive-without-plates

fail-to-surrender-insurance

single-vehicle-collision

theft
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS 29TH IMPAIRED CHARGE IN 2025

East Algoma 7/29/2025 9:55am

EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS 29 TH IMPAIRED CHARGE IN 2025 (ELLIOT LAKE, ON)- On Saturday, July 25, 2025, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols in the City of Elliot Lake. At approximately 7:00 pm, officers observed a grey pickup truck pass another vehicle on Highway 108, between Manitoba Road and Hillside Drive North. A traffi...

drive-impaired-alcohol

fail-comply-demand
INTOXICATED IN PUBLIC RESULTS IN DRUG CHARGE

East Algoma 7/29/2025 9:55am

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 am, police attended Diefenbaker Court and arrested an individual for being intoxicated in a public place and while searching the individual officers located nine m...

drug-possession

fail-to-comply-with-order

methamphetamine

public-intoxication
EAST ALGOMA OPP CHARGES SPEEDER

East Algoma 7/23/2025 9:25am

Traffic stop leads to arrest of prohibited driver in Blind River. 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 pm, police observed an eastbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed as it entered a construction zone at the intersection of...

drive-prohibited

ignition-interlock-device
PERSON ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER CRASHING INTO MEDIAN

East Algoma 7/20/2025 4:55pm

A person was charged after crashing car into median on Highway 17 near Townline Road. On July 19, 2025, at approximately 5:00 pm 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 M...

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol
STOLEN VEHICLE DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED AFTER COLLISION

East Algoma 7/20/2025 4:35pm

A person was charged with impaired after police were called to Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) on Highway 17, west of Spanish. On July 19, 2025, at approximately 10:00 pm, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call of a black Jeep all over the road travelling east bound on Highway 17. A short time later, another call reported the black Jeep had crashed...

auto-theft

cannabis

collision

drive-alcohol-drugs-avail

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs

stolen-property-possess

theft
PERSON ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER DISTURBANCE AT BEACH IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 7/19/2025 6:40pm

A person was charged after police received a disturbance call at Spine Beach. On July 18, 2025, at approximately 1:30 pm 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-yea...

disturbance

drive-impaired-alcohol
PERSON ARRESTED AT TRAFFIC STOP FOR BREACHING CONDITIONS

East Algoma 7/19/2025 5:05pm

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 am 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...

fail-to-comply-with-order
TWO DRIVERS CHARGED AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON HIGHWAY 17

East Algoma 7/19/2025 4:35pm

TWO DRIVERS CHARGED AFTER NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON HIGHWAY 17 (BLIND RIVER, ON) - The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two drivers after numerous traffic complaints on Highway 17. On July 16, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, the OPP received numerous complaints pertaining to a black sports car and a white sports car racing and driving dangerously....

drive-careless-dangerous
SHOPLIFTING CHARGE IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 7/19/2025 4:05pm

On July 18, 2025, police arrested person from a previous theft occurrence at convenient store on Hillside Drive South. On July 5, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified by employees of a theft. Police attended and viewed the video surveillance depicting a female stealing numerous food items and alcohol. The female was later identified and arrested....

shoplifting

theft
MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES & NUMEROUS CHARGES FOR ELLIOT LAKE MAN AGAIN

East Algoma 7/19/2025 2:55pm

Police arrest man again after multiple separate occurrences reported. On July 16, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called by a U-Haul depot stated a person did not pay his bill and failed to return the rented trailer. Police later located the trailer which was returned to the depot and the man was arrested and charged. On July 17, 2025, the same man...

assault

assault-peace-officer

atv

dine-and-dash

drive-careless-dangerous

dumping-littering

fail-to-wear-helmet

fraud

mischief

theft

uttering-threats
OPP EXECUTE DRUG WARRANT IN MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION

East Algoma 7/17/2025 8:50pm

On July 17, 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant. Police attended a residence on West Street and seized a replica firearm. There was heavy police presence in the area during the early morning. The investigation is continuing and additional information will be provided when available. The OPP...

organized-crime

possess-imitation-weapon

search-warrant-drugs
OPP INVESTIGATE EXPLOSIVES THEFT

East Algoma 7/17/2025 4:30pm

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 the incident. You may b...

explosives

reward

theft
ONE PERSON ARRESTED AFTER DISTURBANCE AT RESORT

East Algoma 7/13/2025 12:35pm

A person was arrested after police were called to a resort on Highway 129. On July 12, 2025, at approximately 6:30 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called in relation to a disturbance between numerous people. Police spoke to the people involved and after investigation, one intoxicated person was arrested. Owen BOUDREAU, 23-years-old, from Sault Ste. Ma...

assault

disturbance

drive-impaired-alcohol

fail-to-comply-with-order

mischief
PERSON CHARGED AFTER MISCHIEF IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 7/12/2025 1:55pm

On July 11, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in relation to a mischief at an OPP detachment. On January 11, 2025, at approximately 4:00 am an individual high on drugs attended the Hillside Drive North detachment and caused a disturbance in the lobby. The man was very belligerent, threatening, and uncooperative with police. He was subseque...

disturbance

mischief

mischief-under-5000
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS 27th IMPAIRED CHARGE IN 2025

East Algoma 7/10/2025 10:05am

EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS 27 th IMPAIRED CHARGE IN 2025 (THESSALON, ON)- Traffic complaint leads to impaired charge. On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 8:30 am, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a red car travelling eastbound on Highway 17 within the Town of Thessalon. The vehicle was reporte...

cannabis

drive-alcohol-drugs-avail

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs
EAST ALGOMA OPP RESPONDS TO SINGLE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION NORTH OF BRUCE MINES

East Algoma 7/7/2025 2:25pm

An All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rollover north of Bruce Mines sent one youth to hospital on Saturday evening. On Saturday July 5, 2025, at approximately 5:30 pm, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) Team and a Technical Collision Investigator (TCI), responded...

atv

collision

single-vehicle-collision

time
EAST ALGOMA OPP RESPONDS TO A VEHICLE IN A DITCH ON HIGHWAY 557

East Algoma 7/7/2025 10:05am

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police lays 26th impaired charged in 2025. On Sunday July 6, 2025, at approximately 12:00 am, the OPP responded to complaints of a grey SUV in a ditch on Highway 557 near Astles Road in the Town of Blind River. During the interaction with the driver, police determined that alcohol had been consumed. As a result, the driver w...

drive-impaired-alcohol

single-vehicle-collision
OPP CHARGE TWO PEOPLE AFTER STOLEN VEHICLE ALERT ON HWY 17

East Algoma 6/26/2025 2:15pm

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two people in a stolen vehicle. On June 25, 2025, at approximately 4:00 pm, 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 ti...

alpr

auto-theft

cocaine

drive-suspended

drug-trafficking

fail-comply-undertaking

handgun

know-unauth-firearm

possess-weapon-dangerous-purp

stolen-property-possess

theft
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS STUNT DRIVING CHARGE

East Algoma 6/23/2025 12:15pm

Driver operating a motor vehicle at more than 160 kms/hr in a 90 kms/hr zone on Highway 17. On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 11:15 am, 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 Br...

fail-to-stop-for-police

stunt-driving
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS MULTIPLE CHARGES INCLUDING AN IMPAIRED CHARGE

East Algoma 6/23/2025 12:15pm

Driver impaired by drug. On Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 10:00 am, 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,...

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs

drive-prohibited

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OPP ARREST PERSON IN ELLIOT LAKE AFTER BREACHING RELEASE CONDITIONS

East Algoma 6/23/2025 10:20am

On June 21, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person in a school yard on Mississauga Avenue. At approximately 3:00 pm police were called in relation to an intoxicated male who looked to be trying to gain entry to a Mississauga Avenue school. Once on scene, police recognized the male and was subsequently arrested for a previous breach. On June 1...

fail-to-comply-with-order

school
EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATING MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION INVOLVING A SCHOOL BUS

East Algoma 6/19/2025 3:15pm

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, at approximately 8:30 am, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and a commercial motor vehicle at the intersection of Causley Street and Hanes Avenue in the Town of Blind River. At the time of the incident, the school bus was transp...

collision

school

school-bus
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS MULTIPLE PROHIBITED DRIVE CHARGES

East Algoma 6/16/2025 12:00pm

OPP charge known suspended driver. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 pm, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol on Lakeside Drive in the Town of Thessalon when they observed a driver known to them as being a suspended and disqualified driver. A traffic stop was conducted on Dawson Street with the driver being...

drive-prohibited

drive-suspended
OPP ARREST PERSON AFTER THREATS INCIDENT

East Algoma 6/16/2025 11:45am

East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest person after altercation in grocery store parking lot. On June 10, 2025, at approximately 1:00 pm the complainant noticed that their vehicle was hit by a vehicle parked next to it. The vehicle owner was spoke to and verbal argument ensued. The vehicle owner then escalated matters when he retrieved a baseball bat from his vehic...

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assault-with-weapon

drive-suspended

hit-and-run

uttering-threats
EAST ALGOMA OPP RESPONDS TO TRAFFIC COMPLAINT AND LAYS IMPAIRED CHARGE

East Algoma 6/16/2025 10:30am

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, at approximately 6:00 pm, members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a driver asleep at the wheel of a white car parked on Eldorado Road in Town of Blind River. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver slouched over in the driver's seat with the engine running, positione...

drive-impaired-alcohol
EAST ALGOMA OPP INVESTIGATES FATAL FIRE

East Algoma 6/16/2025 9:10am

One person located deceased in a structure fire, in the Town of Blind River. On Sunday June 15, 2025, at approximately 1:00 am, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance from the Blind River Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Queen Street. The identity of the deceased has not been confirmed at this time. The investiga...

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-CORRECTION- DRUG WARRANT EXECUTED ON AMSTERDAM ROAD IN ELLIOT LAKE - Warrant Execution Date - June 12

East Algoma 6/13/2025 2:15pm

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drug-trafficking

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obstruct-police

organized-crime

possess-proceeds-crime

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DRUG WARRANT EXECUTED ON AMSTERDAM ROAD IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 6/13/2025 1:30pm

On June 13, 2025, at approximately 6:45 pm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residence on Amsterdam Road in Elliot Lake. As a result of the warrant being executed, approximately 186 grams of suspected cocaine, approximately 11 grams of suspected crack (approximate street value of drugs - almost $20,000), dig...

cocaine

drug-trafficking

fail-to-comply-with-order

obstruct-police

organized-crime

possess-proceeds-crime

search-warrant-drugs
-CORRECTION-MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION POLICE REQUEST PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY ATV DRIVER Date: Thursday June 5, 2025

East Algoma 6/13/2025 10:15am

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atv

correction

seeking-assistance

stop-or-other-sign

stunt-driving
MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION POLICE REQUEST PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY ATV DRIVER

East Algoma 6/13/2025 9:50am

MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION POLICE REQUEST PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY ATV DRIVER (MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION, ON)- Driver operating ATV dangerous in the community. On Thursday June 9, 2025, at approximately 8:30 pm, the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and the Mississauga First Nation Police Service Police began an investigation related to multiple traffic complaints...

atv

seeking-assistance

stop-or-other-sign

stunt-driving
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS 23RD IMPAIRED CHARGE IN 2025

East Algoma 6/11/2025 10:05am

EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS 23 RD IMPAIRED CHARGE IN 2025 (BLIND RIVER, ON)- Unwanted person located in parked vehicle and charged with impaired driving. On Monday June 9, 2025, at approximately 9:00 pm, members from the East Algoma Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of unwanted persons on Wellington Street in the Town of Blind River. Upon arrival, of...

cannabis

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs

fail-to-attend-court

unwanted-person
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS IMPAIRED CHARGE IN INTIMATED PARTNER INVESTIGATION

East Algoma 6/11/2025 10:05am

Police charged one person with impaired operation, after responding to an intimate partner disturbance. On Sunday June 8, 2025, at approximately 2:45 am, the East Algoma Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Algoma Paramedic Services responded to a domestic disturbance in the Town of Blind River. A couple were involved in a physical altercation that escalated o...

altercation

assault-with-weapon

disturbance

domestic-dispute

drive-careless-dangerous

drive-novice-bac-above-0

drive-impaired-alcohol
EARLY MORNING SPEEDER IS CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED

East Algoma 6/11/2025 10:05am

East Algoma OPP lays 21st impaired charge in 2025. On Sunday, June 8, 2025, at approximately 1:00 am, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols in the Town of Thessalon when they observed a black pickup truck travelling westbound at a high rate of speed on Lakeside Drive. A traffic stop was conducted on Highway 17 near L...

drive-impaired-alcohol
DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO FLEE FROM POLICE AFTER LEAVING SCENE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION

East Algoma 6/5/2025 11:10am

The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lays 19th impaired charge in 2025. On Friday, May 30, 2025, at approximately 9:30 pm, the OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pick-up truck that collided with another vehicle while travelling eastbound on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River. The pickup truck driver attempted to evade the...

cannabis

collision

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-prohibited

hit-and-run
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS PROHIBITED DRIVE CHARGE

East Algoma 6/5/2025 11:10am

A traffic stop for an insecure load resulted in a prohibited driving charge. On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at approximately 11:00 am, the East Algoma Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol duties on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River when officers observed an eastbound black pick-up truck carrying a paddle boat in its bed that was not properly secured...

boating

drive-prohibited

insecure-load
EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS 20TH IMPAIRED CHARGE IN 2025

East Algoma 6/5/2025 11:10am

EAST ALGOMA OPP LAYS 20 TH IMPAIRED CHARGE IN 2025 (MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES, ON)- Trespass complaint leads to an impaired charge. On Monday, June 2, 2025, at approximately 7:00 pm, members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a trespassing complaint on Eley Road in the Town of Iron Bridge. A black vehicle had reportedly driven past...

cannabis

drive-alcohol-drugs-avail

drive-impaired-alcohol

drive-impaired-drugs

trespassing
OPP INVESTIGATE COLLISION IN BLIND RIVER

East Algoma 6/3/2025 9:35am

On June 2, 2025, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a serious Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) on Causley Street (Highway 17) in Blind River. At approximately 9:45 am police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single MVC where the lone occupant driver was transported to hospital. The OPP's Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME)...

collision

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OPP ARREST WANTED PERSON FROM OTTAWA IN ELLIOT LAKE

East Algoma 6/2/2025 3:20pm

On May 31, 2025, at approximately 9:30 pm the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person at a residence on Colwill Drive. Police were called in relation to a family dispute regarding a person threatening others after a verbal argument. Once on scene, it was learned that the person was breaching prior release conditions and had numerous warrants from Ottawa P...

drug-production

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OPP ARREST WANTED PERSON FROM EAST ALGOMA IN ORILLIA

East Algoma 6/2/2025 1:55pm

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offenders Parole Enforcement (ROPE) arrested a person with numerous outstanding warrants. On May 30, 2025, at approximately 1:30 pm police arrested the person at a commercial business on Monck Road in Ramara Township. The person had been evading police and had outstanding charges and three warrants. Joseph MCQUEEN, 48-years-o...

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