OPP Beat

St. Joseph Island driver charged with impaired near Blind River

Officers responded to a traffic complaint regarding a car on Highway 17 near Blind River that was swerving and hitting guard rails

Mar 25, 2022 11:27 AM Read more >

Last year was deadly on Ontario’s roads, but North fares slightly better

Across the province, there has been a 29 per cent increase in deaths from distracted driving

Mar 25, 2022 10:52 AM Read more >

Police seize over 80 firearms after disturbance call in Blind River

Seized items include prohibited firearms, ammunition, grenades and explosives

Mar 24, 2022 4:15 PM Read more >

Sault Ste. Marie man faces multiple charges including aggravated assault

Two people were stabbed during the incident in Thessalon

Mar 21, 2022 4:03 PM Read more >

Collision near Bruce Mines leads to impaired charges for Sault driver

Police say they arrived on scene to find a car stuck in a snowbank

Mar 16, 2022 12:54 PM Read more >

OPP issue warning after snowmobilers get stuck for several hours

Warm weather causes an accumulation of slush and dangerous conditions even when ice is a safe thickness

Mar 14, 2022 4:09 PM Read more >

39-year-old charged with drug trafficking in Wawa

She is scheduled to appear in court on April 4

Mar 14, 2022 11:04 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Police continue search for driver who fled crash scene

Crash occurred on Highway 17 North on March 5

Mar 14, 2022 10:26 AM Read more >

Police can demand breath sample even without reasonable suspicion of impairment

Drivers impaired by alcohol will now face higher mandatory minimum fines

Mar 13, 2022 3:52 PM Read more >

OPP issue warning after potent synthetic opioid found in seized pills

Isotonitazene, a non-fentanyl synthetic opioid, is believed to be five -10 times more potent than fentanyl

Mar 11, 2022 1:17 PM Read more >