Posts Tagged ‘northwestern ontario police’
Written by Nipigon Detachment OPP on 30 April 2018
NIPIGON, ON – On Sunday, April 29, 2018 at approximately 6:20 a.m. The Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information of a fire at a local motel. The fire was contained to a single room at the motel and was put out with the use of motel fire extinguishers. Nipigon Fire [Read more]
Written by Schreiber OPP Detachment on 30 April 2018
SCHREIBER, ON – Throughout the month of April, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has been investigating multiple reports of property damage throughout the township of Schreiber. Damage has been reported to a residence and two vehicles. Incidents were likely to have been committed in the [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 25 April 2018
GREENSTONE, ON – The Greenstone Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating multiple break and enter incidents that have occurred recently at a Municipal storage building located at 306 First Avenue NW in Geraldton. Police are asking for the public’s assistance [Read more]
Written by Greenstone OPP on 09 October 2017
GREENSTONE, ON – Members of the Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are encouraging citizens to “Lock It or Lose It” and to take precautions to protect their vehicle contents from theft. In response to numerous reports of vehicle break-ins in the Longlac and Geraldton [Read more]
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 Schreiber OPP Detachment on 30 September 2016
SCHREIBER, ON –The Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located at Highway 17, Schreiber, will be closed to the public for building maintenance from October 5th to approximately November 18th, 2016. There will be construction in the public access area prohibiting use [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 Superior East OPP on 25 November 2015
WHITE RIVER, ON – Tuesday November 24, 2015, at approximately 10:55 a.m. officers from the Superior East White River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrols when they conducted a traffic stop on Paint Lake road in the Township of Dahl District of Algoma. [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 NishnawbeAskiPolice on 19 October 2015
SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON – October 9, 2015, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service North West Region Crime Unit was assisted by the Calgary Police Service Integrated Fugitive Apprehension Unit in the execution of a Canada Wide warrant resulting in the arrest of an adult male. Police attended a location [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]