Posts Tagged ‘northwestern ontario law enforcement’
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 21 September 2017
NIPIGON, ON – On Tuesday September 19, 2017 at approximately 5:30am, Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports regarding the theft of three pickup trucks and one minivan. One vehicle was stolen from the Township of Nipigon while the remaining three were [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 03 April 2017
GREENSTONE, ON – Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating the theft of a 12 gauge shotgun from a Geraldton, Ontario home. On Friday, March 30, 2017, Greenstone OPP were contacted by the home owner who reported that he had returned home in the afternoon to find [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 29 March 2017
The Ontario Provincial Police is ALWAYS HIRING. In fact, the OPP is once again opening the doors to the public on an unprecedented scale showcasing what policing in Northwestern Ontario is all about. Through the use of social media, the OPP is also hoping to provide another avenue for everyone, [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 19 February 2017
One Male Located NIPIGON, ON – On February 17, 2017 at 4:11pm, the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted regarding two missing males from Rocky Bay First Nation. The two males, identified as 51-year-old Gerald THOMPSON and 45-year-old Nathaniel THOMPSON [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 03 November 2016
GREENSTONE, ON – Greenstone OPP are currently investigating the theft of a 12 gauge shotgun and a 30-06 rifle from a pickup truck. On Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016, Greenstone were contacted by the vehicle owner. Police learned that the vehicle had been parked on Fourth Avenue SW in [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay OPP on 18 January 2016
THUNDER BAY, ON – Earlier today, January 18, 2016 at approximately 12:39 pm, Officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 11/17 and John Street. Thunder Bay Fire Department and Superior [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay OPP on 11 January 2016
THUNDER BAY, ON – Ontario Provincial Police Thunder Bay advise Highway 11, 25 Kms North of junction, has been re-opened in both directions, after the removal of the tractor trailer. (CLICK HERE for original release). Please use caution when driving, reduce speeds as required by [Read more]
Written by admin on 11 January 2016
01.11.15 THUNDER BAY, ON — The Ministry of Transportation advises the motoring public that Highway 11/17, at the Nipigon River Bridge is open to single lane traffic. Safety is our top priority. Motorists are reminded to obey and follow all traffic signage and flag persons for the safety of both [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 24 October 2015
2015-10-24 RE-OPENED ROAD ADVISORY NOTIFICATION Marathon detachment Highway 17, 30 km west of Marathon re-opened at 20:35 hrs Please do not call O.P.P. Provincial Communication Centres for road advisory updates or road condition information. Visit the Ontario Ministry of Transportation website [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 30 September 2015
Two Northwestern Ontario residents have been fined $1,500 each for catching and keeping walleye out of season. Kristi Kasprick of Beardmore and Kenneth Labbe of Thunder Bay pleaded guilty to fishing for walleye during the closed season and were each fined $1,500. Court heard that on May 15, [Read more]
Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 23 September 2015
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sep 6, 2015, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Manitouwadge detachment received a complaint regarding the unauthorized removal of election ads in the Manitouwadge area. On Aug 24th, 18 Green Party signs had been placed at locations throughout the community. By Sept 3rd, 12 [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 06 August 2015
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is pleased to announce that Superintendent Darrell SMILEY has been named as the North West Regional Commander. His official start date was August 3, 2015. Superintendent SMILEY replaces Superintendent Ron van STRAALEN who officially commenced [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 15 July 2015
LONGLAC, ON – July 14, 2015 at approximately 1:40pm a member of the Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway #11 in the community of Longlac to investigate a suspicious vehicle. Through subsequent investigation, the officer determined [Read more]
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 06 July 2015
FROM THE EDITOR: Though this release is from the Nipigon OPP Detachment, other detachments across the region issued similar releases regarding bear complaints including Greenstone OPP. As is the case during the summer months, bear complaints are on the rise in the towns of Nipigon, Red Rock, [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay District CrimeStoppers on 22 June 2015
THUNDER BAY, ON – Crime Stoppers and the OPP are asking for your help in solving a Break & Enter that occurred in the Town of Geraldton. Sometime between May 31st and June 5th 2015 unknown suspect (2) broke into some storage sheds and a residence that was destroyed by a fire on May 28th [Read more]