THUNDER BAY, ON – In OPP jurisdiction, the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) is mandated to provide Major Case Management and oversight in all death investigations of children 5 years of age and under. On March 13, 2016, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was requested to assist [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The annual Wawa Ice fishing derby weekend proved to be a busy weekend for members of the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). During the weekend police conducted 5 R.I.D.E. Programs at various locations checking 200 vehicles and 50 sleds. Joint patrols [Read more]
HORNEPAYNE, ON – On Friday March 4, 2016 at approximately 5:25 pm members of the Hornepayne Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into a cruelty to animal complaint which had taken place in the community of Hornepayne Ontario. Preliminary investigation revealed [Read more]
SCHREIBER, ON – On February 24, 2016 at approximately 11:20 p.m. members of the Schreiber Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle fire at Highway 17, east of Terrace Bay. The driver of a west bound tractor trailer unit pulled to the right side of the highway [Read more]
That Is the Question that Police have been asking That Is the Question that Police have been asking SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Saturday February 27, 2016, will mark five years since the body of 48-year old Todd Alan Petrie was discovered in his Albert Street East apartment in the city of Sault Ste. [Read more]
Highway 17 – 12km east of Terrace Bay is now open to 2 lanes. ___________________________________________________ NORTHWESTERN, ON – Ontario Provincial Police advise motorists that Highway 17 – 12km East of Terrace Bay is closed in both directions due to a tractor trailer [Read more]
MARATHON, ON –On February 11, 2016 Members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a Tax Fraud report that has become a common complaint in the Town of Marathon. The fraud is that a telephone call or email is received from a fraudster identifying that they [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Tuesday February 9, 2016 members of the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an unwanted person call at a local Wawa address. At the scene officers noted that the unwanted female party had been consuming alcohol and was displaying signs [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Thursday February 4, 2016 members of the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting radar patrols on Highway 17 in the Township of Vasiloff when they observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The driver was stopped for a [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – On Friday February 5, 2016 members of the Superior East White River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident at a local business in White River regarding an assault complaint. As a result of this investigation police arrested and charged Ian [Read more]
WAWA, ON – The Sault Ste. Marie and Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS) are pleased to announce the third year of: Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District OPERATION ALL DRESSED UP 2016 to assist Grade 8 and Grade 12 girls prepare for [Read more]
MARATHON, ON –On February 2, 2016 at approximately 3:00 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Marathon Detachment conducted a R.I.D.E. program at Highway 17, Township of Marathon. A west bound commercial motor vehicle was stopped and after speaking to the male driver, an [Read more]
CHAPLEAU, ON – On Monday February 1, 2016 the Superior East Chapleau Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic disturbance call at a Chapleau residence. As a result of this investigation police arrested and charged a 33 year old Chapleau Ontario woman with the [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Friday January 29, 2016 members of the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into several complaints of multiple thefts from motor vehicles within the community of Wawa Ontario. Investigation revealed that several motor vehicles [Read more]
WAWA, ON – On Sunday January 24, 2016 the Superior East Wawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft complaint from a local Wawa business. During the investigation police interviewed witnesses and viewed surveillance video from the establishment. As a result of this [Read more]
