Police

Distracted driving remains the deadliest behaviour on OPP-patrolled roads

Last year, the OPP responded to 8,711 crashes that were linked to driver inattention

May 8, 2018 1:32 PM Read more >

Hitchhiker charged after police see him drinking a beer

As police drove by, officers observed the male take a drink out of a tallboy can of beer

May 7, 2018 2:11 PM Read more >

Neighbours feud over finger flag

One neighbour flew a flag with a human fist displaying the middle finger. The other was seen on video allegedly stealing said flag

May 7, 2018 1:46 PM Read more >

Police find man walking in middle of road, charge him with public intoxication

Officers were concerned for his safety

May 7, 2018 11:34 AM Read more >

Please don't call 911 if you don't need 911, okay?

In the first quarter of 2018, the East Algoma OPP Detachment received 128 ‘911’ calls and only 11 were actual emergencies

May 4, 2018 8:00 AM Read more >

Vehicle impounded, driver charged following traffic stop

Police conducted a traffic stop and investigation revealed the driver was suspended

May 3, 2018 10:21 PM Read more >

Police called to check on man's well-being, end up charging him with impaired driving

Police attended his residence and a short time later he drove in on an ATV

May 3, 2018 2:37 PM Read more >

RIDE check leads to drug charge for Elliot Lake man

The driver was found to be in possession numerous suspected Percocet pills

May 3, 2018 12:04 PM Read more >

Temiskaming traffic stop leads to drug charges for Elliot Lake man

He has a court date in Haileybury later this month

May 2, 2018 5:38 PM Read more >

Bail violations call leads to charges for Elliot Lake man

Police received information that a two persons were together who were on conditions not to be

May 1, 2018 1:31 PM Read more >