McGuinty Government Supporting Safer Communities In Northwestern Ontario Construction is now underway on a new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment that will enhance community safety in Nipigon and create construction jobs. At the peak of construction, it is estimated that 50 tradespeople and [Read more]
FROM/DE: Greenstone OPP DATE: May 4, 2011 NAKINA, ON – On April 29, 2011, the Ontario Provincial Police Greenstone Detachment received a report about a robbery that had taken place in [Read more]
MARATHON ON –On Saturday April 30, 2011, at 3:15am, Marathon Ontario Provincial Police officers were dispatched regarding possible persons drinking inside a motor vehicle in the town of Marathon. The officers located the vehicle driving on Hemlo Drive and conducted a traffic stop on the [Read more]
MARATHON, ON- The Ontario Provincial Police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are warning the public about a “tax refund scam” that is becoming more prevalent across Canada. Crooks target their victims by e-mail or phone, posing as “Canada Revenue Agency” claiming that your tax [Read more]
ORILLIA, ON – On July 1, 2011, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be acquiring the services of Ontario Impound Facility Operators (IFC) to provide towing services under a new Vehicle Impoundment Program (VIP) authority. The OPP will be tendering these services out through a Request for [Read more]
EARLY MORNING IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED NIPIGON, ON–During the weekend of April 29 to May 1, 2011 Nipigon and Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 32 calls for service and issued 39 Provincial Offence Notices. Police conducted 3 R.I.D.E. checks. Nipigon OPP charged one driver [Read more]
FROM/DE: Greenstone OPP DATE: April 28, 2011 Geraldton, ON – April 23, 2011, Ontario Provincial Police Greenstone Detachment was called to a disturbance at hotel in Geraldton. While on route officers learned [Read more]
MARATHON, ON –On April 16, 2011 the Marathon / Manitouwadge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a residence on Flicker Avenue in Manitouwadge. As a result of the warrant a quantity of marijuana with an estimated street value [Read more]
$4,500 Fine For Shooting Deer On Private Property April 15, 2011 Two Ontario residents have been fined a total of $4,500 for shooting a deer on posted private land. Tim Gould of Chelmsford and David Wheadon of Manitouwadge pleaded guilty to trespassing for the purpose of hunting and possessing [Read more]
FROM/DE: Nipigon Detachment DATE: April 18, 2011 MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION CLOSES HIGHWAY NIPIGON, ON –During the weekend of April 15 to April 17, 2011 Nipigon/Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to forty four [Read more]
$3,050 In Fines For Illegal Fishing Activities Two Nipigon-area residents have been fined a total of $3,050 for fishing and boating related offences. Marc Paquette was fined $900 for possessing six walleye over the legal limit, $500 for obstructing conservation officers, $200 for operating a small [Read more]
Release: 16 April 2011 Re: Hwy #17 OPEN – TERRACE BAY – WHITE RIVER Thunder Bay, ON – Hwy # 17 is OPEN between Terrace Bay and White River to both directions of traffic. The Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind [Read more]
Release: 16 April 2011 Re: Hwy #17 CLOSED – Marathon – Wawa Thunder Bay, ON – Hwy # 17 between Marathon and WAWA is closed to both directions of traffic due to Road and Weather Conditions and Commercial Vehicle stuck on hills. The [Read more]
Release: 16 April 2011 Re: Hwy #17 – Nipigon – White River (Thunder Bay, On.) Hwy # 17 is OPEN to both directions of traffic. The OPP would like to remind all motorists to drive to road and weather conditions. The Ontario Provincial [Read more]
McGuinty Government Continues To Protect Ontario Families Ontario’s annual seatbelt campaign kicks off today to remind drivers and passengers to buckle up and make sure children are properly secured in the right child car seat. Wearing a seatbelt is the most effective way to reduce the risk [Read more]
